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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 22 MARCH 2002:

COMPLETED PROGRAM CRITICAL MILESTONE CM 30
The space vehicle modal survey, CM 30, was successfully completed during the past week. In excess of 20 runs were performed. Preliminary test results show excellent correlation with the space vehicle modal model. The lateral and axial mode test values were within 10% of the model predictions.

Photo: Jim Russell, Mike Gate, Mark St.Pierre, Mitch Skinner, Greg Baker, and Derek Harpt with the GP-B Space Vehicle in Modal Testing at LM B/159.

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