In these photos, the Terra Spacecraft is undergoing propulsion leak check testing and aliveness testing.
(NOTE: Most medium-resolution images are approximately 100Kb and are best suited for smaller monitors. Most high resolution images are approximately 200Kb and are best suited for larger monitors.)
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The preparations needed for propulsion leak check testing. (medium) (high) |
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The base of the frame used for the containment bag for the propulsion leak check testing. (medium) (high) |
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The upper part of the frame for the propulsion leak check containment bag. (medium) (high) |
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Helium being injected into the bag. (medium) (high) |
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The helium being purged from the bag. (medium) (high) |
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The breathing air panel used for the make-up air. (medium) (high) |
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"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high) |
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"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high) |
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"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high) |
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