In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians have rotated NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft into a horizontal position for testing. Following final tests, the spacecraft will be integrated to a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in preparation for the targeted June launch.
In Space Systems International’s Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians have rotated NASA’s Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft into a horizontal position for 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: VAFB/Randy Beaudoin April 21, 2011