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1. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW (now NGST) technicians check the point of attachment of the solar panel array at right.
In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW (now NGST) technicians check the point of attachment of the solar panel array at right.
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2. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW (now NGST) technicians look at the point of attachment on the Chandra X-ray Observatory, at left, for the solar panel array (behind them). They are getting ready to attach and deploy the solar panel.
In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW (now NGST) technicians look at the point of attachment on the Chandra X-ray Observatory, at left, for the solar panel array (behind them). They are getting ready to attach and deploy the solar panel.
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3. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeff Ashby gets a close look at the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeff Ashby gets a close look at the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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4. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen Collins join a TRW (now NGST) technician observing the Chandra X-ray Observatory on top of a work stand.
In the Vertical Processing Facility, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen Collins join a TRW (now NGST) technician observing the Chandra X-ray Observatory on top of a work stand.
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5. Preparation for Launch
During payload familiarization, four members of the STS-93 crew pose in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is in the Vertical Processing Facility. From left are Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Michel Tognini and Catherine Coleman, and Pilot Jeffrey Ashby.
During payload familiarization, four members of the STS-93 crew pose in front of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is in the Vertical Processing Facility. From left are Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Michel Tognini and Catherine Coleman, and Pilot Jeffrey Ashby.
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6. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the Chandra X-ray Observatory is the object of attention of the STS-93 crew and workers on the floor.
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the Chandra X-ray Observatory is the object of attention of the STS-93 crew and workers on the floor.
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7. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers prepare the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory for its lift to a vertical position. The telescope will undergo final installation of associated electronic components; it will also be tested, fueled and mated with the Inertial Upper Stage booster. A set of integrated tests will follow.
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers prepare the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory for its lift to a vertical position. The telescope will undergo final installation of associated electronic components; it will also be tested, fueled and mated with the Inertial Upper Stage booster. A set of integrated tests will follow.
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8. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers keep watch on the crane lifting the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory to a vertical position.
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers keep watch on the crane lifting the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory to a vertical position.
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9. Preparation for Launch
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers move the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory on its workstand to the scaffolding behind it.
In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers move the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory on its workstand to the scaffolding behind it.
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