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July 10, 2001

QuikTOMS on handling fixture in Cleanroom at Orbital Sciences, Germantown, MD

QuikTOMS technician examining instrument harness at Orbital Sciences, Germantown, MD

QuikTOMS mechanical engineer inspects the thermal blankets of the QuikTOMS instrument.

QuikTOMS endures acoustical testing.

Solar array readied for vacuum bakeout.

QuikTOMS instrument without blanket.

Launch Date: August 12, 2001

Mission Life: Three years.

Mission Orbit: Sun synchronous, 800 km circular orbit, 10:30 am equator crossing in descending node.

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