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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 7 May 1999:

STANFORD HIGHLIGHT
Under the direction of Dr. John Mester the assembly of the gyroscope caging mechanism (4 each) has been completed. Final acceptance of this hardware will take place 5/4/99.
Photo: Line Drawing of the Gyroscope Retention Hardware

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Relativity Mission (GP-B) control gyroscopes were successfully tested at the Central Inertial Guidance Test Facility (CIGTF) at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. After completing their acceptance data review, the two flight units were hand carried to LMMS.
Photo: The Relativity Mission control gyroscope.

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