| Activity |
Schedule |
Completion Status
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| Mirror Grinding & Polishing | Dec 91 - Jul 95 |
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| Mirror Assembly | Jul 95 - Nov 96 |
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| Science Instrument Development | Jan 90 - Jan 97 |
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| Integral Propulsion System | Dec 93 - Mar 97 |
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| Spacecraft Structure Fabrication | Dec 95 - Mar 97 |
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| Mirror & Instrument Calibration | Nov 96 - Apr 97 |
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| Spacecraft Assembly & Testing | Apr 97 - Oct 97 |
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| Telescope Assembly & Testing | Apr 97 - Sep 97 |
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| Observatory Assembly & Testing | Oct 97 - Jun 99 |
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| Chandra arrive at KSC | Feb 4, 1999 |
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| Launch Preparation at KSC | Feb 1999 - July 17, 1999
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| Chandra/IUS transfer to Columbia |
Jun 99 | |
| Launch!! | July 23, 1999 |
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| On orbit Calibration | TBD |
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| Scientific Operations | TBD |
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