In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician makes an adjustment to a solar array control on the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft during deployment testing. Following final tests, the spacecraft will be integrated to a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in preparation for the ta
In Space Systems International’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician makes an adjustment to a solar array control on the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft during deployment testing. Following final tests, the spacecraft will be integrated to a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in preparation for the targeted June launch. Image credit: NASA/VAFB April 28, 2011