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1998 MARS SURVEYOR PROJECT STATUS REPORT
December 3, 1998

John McNamee
Mars Surveyor 98 Project Manager

Mars Climate Orbiter: Launch -7 Days

Launch Vehicle (LV) safe and arm installation, stray voltage and ordnance connect was accomplished. Final orbiter walkdown prior to fairing installation was accomplished.

Mars Polar Lander: Launch - 31 Days

Rocket engine module phasing testing was accomplished successfully.

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Mars Surveyor 98 Spacecraft At Kennedy Space Center
December 3, 1998


Mars Climate Orbiter
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