Technicians Preparing NASA Aquarius Satellite for Final Testing at Vandenberg AFB Image
Technicians are seen preparing the NASA Aquarius satellite for final testing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The spacecraft, covered in reflective materials, is positioned horizontally for tests before being integrated onto a Delta II rocket. Aquarius aims to study ocean surface salinity and its impact on climate processes over a three-year mission. Useful for articles on space missions, technological advancements in NASA projects, and preparations for satellite launches.
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