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Photos of Terra Spacecraft Prelaunch Preparations

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.)

The preparations needed for propulsion leak check testing. (medium) (high)
The base of the frame used for the containment bag for the propulsion leak check testing. (medium) (high)
The upper part of the frame for the propulsion leak check containment bag. (medium) (high)
Helium being injected into the bag. (medium) (high)
The helium being purged from the bag. (medium) (high)
(medium) (high)
The breathing air panel used for the make-up air. (medium) (high)
"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high)
"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high)
"Spacecraft aliveness testing." (medium) (high)

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