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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 5 MAY 2000:

PAYLOAD HIGHLIGHT
The Lockheed Martin probe rework team has completed the rework operations on 3 of the 4 probe HEX (Heat EXchanger) locations.

Small Photo: A member of the rework team working on the neck tube of the probe.
Large Photo (click to view): Insertion of thermocouples into the probe to test the Heat Exchangers.

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Forward Equipment Enclosure Top Assembly Panel (FEETAP) was delivered to LMSS B/205 from Composite Optics, Inc. on April 27, 2000.

Photo: LMSS Engineer Shawn Shelton with the FEETAP in its shipping container at LMSS B/205.

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