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Gravity Probe B

Testing Einstein's Universe

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 19 NOVEMBER 1999:

STANFORD HIGHLIGHT
Phase C of payload test continued this week with the successful completion of the SRE/GSS EMC test. This EMC test demonstrated that the GSS EU (when operated in science mode) is compatible with the SRE/SQUID system. The personnel involved in this work include Bill Bencze, Rob Brumley, David Hipkins, Steve Larsen, Jennan Lay, Jim Lockhart, Terri McGinnis, and Barry Muhlfelder.

Photo: None available

SPACE VEHICLE HIGHLIGHT
The Probe Heat Station Simulator has completed integration of the internal heat station ring and external heat exchanger ring to the necktube. Instrumentation of the assembly is in process.

Photo: The necktube section being installed over the internal heat station ring (The Mini-Miracle) in LMMS B/205.

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