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ACES (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space)

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The ACES payload was successfully launched on April 21, 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the ISS on Cargo Dragon CRS-32 mission.

The ACES payload will be placed on the external platform COL-SDN site of the Columbus module.


Download files:

https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_1_10_scale_Paper_Model.pdf

https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_1_10_scale_Paper_Model_Instructions.pdf


ACES factsheet: https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_Factsheet.pdf

A blog on the clocks:  https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/the-clocks-of-aces/


Details:

The ACES papermodel is in 1:10 scale. This was a joint venture project between AXM Paper Models and ESA.

The ACES project papermodel consists of:

- ACES 1:10 scale papermodel (can be disassembled to show instruments)

- Ground Terminal Radome station (can be disassembled to show interior)

- GT Cabinet and GT Cooler


Special thanks to Mr Thomas Peignier from ESA