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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 15 MARCH 2002:

MODAL TEST PREPARATIONS COMPLETE AND TEST UNDERWAY
The GP-B Team has completed preparations for the Modal Test. All Space Vehicle accelerometers have been installed and the two modal shakers have been suspended. Initial Modal Test operations started on Wednesday, March 13.

Photo: LM Engineers Russell Katz and Mitch Skinner with the GP-B Space Vehicle ready for Modal Test in the LM B/159 Acoustic Cell.

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