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WMAP Flight to L2
WMAP orbits around the L2 Lagrange point, one million miles beyond Earth. The sun shield/solar panels always protect it from the radiation generated by the Sun.
This animation Shows the flight path from Earth to L2.
Credit: NASA / WMAP Science Team
Duration: 30.0 seconds
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640 x 360 (30fps) QT (3.96 MB)
1280 x 720 (30fps) QT (14.7 MB)
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WMAP # 990533
