Super-TIGER had to go outside yesterday for its compatibility test. Because we’re in the front of the highbay, this meant we had to go out to the dance floor to get out of the way. While out there we worked on more attitude sensor tests, trying to find a bright star (Canopus) with the star cameras.

Colombian flag

Stuff on deck
Used as overflow storage for our overcrowded highbay

Putting the push plate on The Boss

Ladder

BLAST and The Boss
Pre-mating

Together

Off to the pad

Tyr and augur
For planting flags

On the dance floor

Boom prep
Laying the flight train down for Super-TIGER's compatibility test

Super-TIGER going outside

Compatibility test happening
Isn't it exciting?

Team Rotate
Spins the gondola to test pointing sensors

More Team Rotate

Juan warming
In the extra warmth of reflected sunlight

Elio warming

Tyr sitting
In the beginning stages of the awesome igloo we constructed while waiting outside

Star camera tests
Trying to focus on the horizon
Did someone bring the star from Texas?
Yes, the star is part of a Texan “Come and Take It” flag.