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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 1 MARCH 2002:

PREPARATIONS FOR MODAL TEST CONTINUE
Preparations on the space vehicle continued toward modal test. The main tank was filled with liquid helium to 95 % full. 40 of 68 accelerometers have been installed. A space vehicle level test anomaly associated with the SRE is in-work.

Photo: The GP-B space vehicle technical team with the vehicle.

SAC MEETING HELD
The science advisory committee met to review a number of science related issues. The topics covered in the meeting included the guide star, a hardware review, the science data analysis, timing, and post-science calibrations.

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