1998 MARS SURVEYOR PROJECT
STATUS REPORT
November 10, 1998
John McNamee
Mars Surveyor 98 Project Manager
Mars Climate Orbiter:
Launch -30 Days
The cruise/TCM (Trajectory Correction Maneuver) MST (Mission Systems
Test) was run successfully - this completes the planned sequence
verification testing on the orbiter vehicle. Power on/stray voltage testing
and the final ordance electrical mate was completed. The JPL Director's
Mission Readiness/LMA (Lockheed Martin Astronautics) President's Reviews
were conducted in Denver - the orbiter received a "thumbs up" for launch.
Mars Polar Lander:
Launch - 54 Days
Sep nut torque validation activities were conducted. The DS2 (Deep Space
2) microprobes were preped for installation on the lander cruise stage.
Time Lapse Movie
Mars Surveyor 98 Spacecraft At
Kennedy Space Center
November 10, 1998
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Mars Climate Orbiter
MPEG Movie - 3.5 MB
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Mars Polar Lander
MPEG Movie - 1.9 MB
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