Uploaded May 2009 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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Launch is scheduled for around 7am MST May 14.
You can read more about Herschel and the University of Lethbridges contribution at spire.uleth.ca
I hope the little guy is not too nervous.


Dear Herschel,
Have a safe trip
Dont forget to take lots of pictures
Dont forget to write home often

We want to know what youre up to
While were stuck here on earth
Youll be 1.5 million kilometers away
Seeing things we cant

Dear Herschel
Lethbridge is proud of you
Were having a party
I hope theres cake

Ive heard lots of good things about space
I know youll have a really great mission
Doing your infrared spectroscopy
Using your giant mirror

Youve got lots of helium
To keep you close to absolute zero

Dear Herschel
Enjoy outer space
I hope you make lots of friends
Dont forget to think of us