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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 31 JULY 1998:

STANFORD HIGHLIGHT
Paul Ehrensberger and Bob Farley have completed the TRE (Telescope Readout Electronics) subassemblies test procedures for the testing the digital boards. All seven of the boards performed properly, producing the conditions and results required by the test procedures. Photo: telescope readout electronics

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Relativity Mission Solar Array Deployment Mechanism (SADM) engineering unit has completed assembly in building 251. Ambient bearing friction torque measurements have been completed and the unit is being prepared for cold temperature vacuum bearing friction torque measurements. Photo: The Solar Array Deployment Mechanism (SADM) engineering unit (damper not installed).

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