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Chandra in the VPF

March 17, 1999

Chandra successfully completed an overall state-of-health test and the attitude control thrusters were helium flow-tested March 18 without issues. The solar arrays were installed on March 26 and testing of the mechanical and electrical interfaces is underway.

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