XMM Images

Click on the thumbnails for larger versions of these images. Visit the ESA high-resolution images archive and the XMM launch campaign diary for more pictures and information. Ariane 504 and XMM waiting for launch XMM on the way to the launch pad with top ESA, Dornier and Arianespace staff. XMM launch at T+12 seconds!! Cut-away of Ariane 504 showing XMM in the nose. Launcher fairing separation (artist's impression) The Earth behind XMM (artist's impresssion) All pictures shown above are courtesy of ESA. Mullard Space Science Laboratory Astrophysics Group Back to the Mullard Space Science Laboratory homepage This page last updated on the 16th December 1999. www_astro@mssl.ucl.ac.uk