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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 9 AUGUST 2002:

SUCCESSFUL THERMAL BLANKET INSTALLATION
The Space Vehicle Team successfully installed the first internal pallet thermal blanket and on the vehicle. The 2F12 (CTU/Mag Electronics 2) pallet was fit-checked, thermal blanket velcro was installed and the edges epoxied, then the blanket was installed. The outer 2F12 pallet blankets are in the process of being fit-checked.

Photo: LM Engineers Kevin Burns and Sylvia Wu with half of the 2F12 outer thermal blanket being fit-checked and the installed 2F12 internal thermal blanket.

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