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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 21 May 1999:

STANFORD HIGHLIGHT
The payload integration team has successfully completed the integration of the flight SQUID packages and caging system. The team members working on these tasks are Doron Bardas, Rob Brumley, Chris Gray, Greg Gutt, David Hipkins, Russ Lesse, Ming Luo, Barry Muhlfelder, Dorrene Ross, and John Stamets.
Small Photo: The Probe being rotated into position for SQUID integration by Engineer Bruce Clarke.
Large Photo (click small photo to view): Engineer Ming Luo preparing for SQUID integration.

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Relativity Mission (GP-B) solar array panel coupons were successfully release tested in LMMS building 251 and verification was obtained from the solar array product center that the solar cells performed nominally after the three design releases. This test verifies the release dynamics do not affect cell performance.
Photo: LMMS engineer Lisa Rienecker with the Relativity Mission solar array panel coupon.

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