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TRW Unveils Chandra

January 14, 1999

TRW unveiled the completed Chandra X-ray Observatory for reporters. The ceremonial "rollout" was held at the company's satellite integration facilities in Redondo Beach, CA. In late January Chandra will be shipped to Kennedy Space Center, FL.

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