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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 23 April 1999:

STANFORD HIGHLIGHT
Under the direction of Dr. Doron Bardas, the integration has begun for the insertion of the QBA onto the flight probe. The actual assembly of the QBA to the probe is currently in progress.
Small Photo: The final QBA to probe assembly result
Large Photo (Click small photo to view) from left to right:
1. The quartz block assembly on a stand below the lower end of the probe.
2. The QBA in final inspection for flaws or dust under green light.
3. The finished product: The QBA fully inserted into the flight probe - see the QBA's wires down at the bottom of the probe?

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Relativity Mission Star Trackers have been delivered from Raychem Optical Systems Incorporated (ROSI).
Photo: The Relativity Mission Space Vehicle Star Tracker.

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