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Newest X-ray Observatory Completes Thermal Vacuum Test

July 7, 1998

AXAF has successfully completed its thermal vacuum test at TRW's satellite integration facilities in Redondo Beach, CA. This test, the last major test before delivery to Cape Canaveral, allowed the AXAF contractor team to test satellite's hardware and software under operational conditions.


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