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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 1 NOVEMBER 2002:

NEW TRANSPONDER INSTALLED ON TO VEHICLE
Replacement transponder serial number 103 has been installed on the space vehicle. The electrical hookup of the unit and the associated tests to verify its performance are in-work. The dewar has been rotated to a vertical orientation to allow for continued installation of thermal blankets and to facilitate the transponder installation. The GMA plumbing for thermal vacuum test was integrated during the past week.

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MOC NETWORK TEST TRR
The MOC Network Test TRR (Test Readiness Review) was successfully completed. Action items associated with the review are in-work.

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