There was a ton of work to do in the week leading up to compatibility. (Sadly, this means not so many pictures.) We had failed to adequately consider solar panel frames until a little late in the campaign, so there was a rush to get this together. Anne did most of the work, and because I’d dumped the job on her, I felt compelled to help when I could. Many others helped as well. Or did other jobs. Everyone was busy.
Test fitting the solar panel frame
Anne and Natalie wrestle it into place
Science. Ed and I watch while Theo "burps" cryogens
This daily ritual helps deal with cryogenic difficulties
Riveting party
Over in the welding shop, completing the second solar panel frame
Anne tapping
Jamil tapping
Natalie makes rivet art
Using the pneumatic rivet tool
Old books
Strut fitting
Poking out of the highbay
Johanna and Sean wrap up after the sun shields are lifted
Don (with Laika's help) found a skull
Skull
(Don't mess with Texas)
Natalie battles GPS
A noble tradition
Spider is outside!
OUTSIDE!
Outside testing pointing sensors
In preparation for Compatibility later in the week
Outside, in profile
The whole scene
Ruhl cal
Light pipes fed from a central source
Rivet art
Anne finishes mounting solar panels
On the night before compatibility
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