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News & Updates - August 4, 2002

 

Aircraft Modification Update

A major part of the aircraft modification process involves the creation of the telescope cavity to house the telescope.

Recently, the opening to the telescope cavity was cut out from the fuselage to allow for the installation of the cavity door. See the video showing this major milestone in the aircraft modification.

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link to short video showing the cutting of telescope cavity opening.
Image courtsey of L-3 Communications

14 Aug 2002


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