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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
June 17, 2009
Bonus feature: a presentation
by key JPL management on How JPL Assures Mission Success
Included
a multi-media presentation on JPL entitled "Spirit of
Exploration ," which provided an overview of the Laboratory's
activities and accomplishments. We wer able to visit the von Karman
Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility,
and the In-Situ Instruments Laboratory
Photo Gallery
Click on a photo for larger view; use your page back button
to return.
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Arriving |
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The tour group arrives, ready to learn and enjoy. |
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Explorer 1 |
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The American "Sputnik." This is the twin of the actual Explorer. |
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Explorer Gallery |
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The satellite itself is visible overhead. |
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Original Mars Lander |
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It is about 3' square. |
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New Mars Probe |
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About 12' square. Quite a jump from the original. |
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