WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 30 MAY 2003:
SPACE VEHICLE REMOVED FROM THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER
Following the completion of the thermal vacuum test, the GP-B space vehicle was moved out of the thermal vacuum chamber.
The test team is now removing thermal vacuum instrumentation and GSE. The software team is performing safemode FQT.
Photo: The GP-B spacecraft.
GOR AND GOWG MEETINGS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
The Ground Operations Review (GOR) was held during the past week. Topics covered in the review included launch site availability, building
1610 configuration, communications, cleanliness, and overall base support. The Ground Operations Working Group (GOWG) review was also
held during the past week. Procedures and joint operations were discussed. Action items from both reviews are in-work.