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The STARDUST Drop Test


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Mounting the Structual Thermal Model
of the Sample Return Capsule to the balloon


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Now we're really ready to take-off



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Going...

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Gone



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SRC after landing (parachute to the right foreground)


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Safety check of SRC




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Indentation made by SRC


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End of a successful SRC Drop Test




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STARDUST would like to thank everyone for their dedication and hard work during this exciting and successful Drop Test.



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Ron Baalke, STARDUST Webmaster Last Updated Monday, 29-Dec-2003 14:34:18 PST