On October 4th the #estec #esa had his yearly open door day.
ESTEC : European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk NL
Cloud chamber demonstration to the public, explaining cosmic radiation
Robotics laboratories with future planetary visits
Ariane 1 real rocket engine in Space Expo
ESA contribution of exploring the cosmos using satelites which focus on different aspects across the spectrum. Spectrum reaching fros microwaves (Planck), infrared, optical (Gaia satelite) , x-rays, gamma and even gravitational waves via Lisa Pathfinder.
Nice ISS scale on the ceiling; columbus module on the ground
Mid engine - Volcain- of Ariane 5 rocket exceeding thrust of 115000kg or 15x power of boeing 737 jet engine ; scale on the back of Ariane 5 rocket
Moon stone from Apollo 17, collected by Gene Cernan in 1972.
