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Mars Express Successfully Deploys First Boom

Posted by timothy on from the non-sonic dept.

Psiolent writes "As reported yesterday, the Mars Express team is beginning the antenna deployment process. The BBC reports that the satellite has successfully deployed the first boom of the primary antenna. The article also states that 'the mood amongst instrument team members is now said to be positive, following the problem-free deployment of the first boom.' The second boom of the primary antenna is scheduled to be deployed Sunday."

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  1. Reported Yesterday? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Holy shit, today is Wednesday!? Man then I totally missed work yesterday! Well on the bright side this gives me some extra time to buy a mothers day gift...

    I swear these stories are chosen autonomously.
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