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It's no easy task getting Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ready for launch.
Workers stabilize the crane holding one of the enormous billboard-sized
solar panels temporarily removed from the spacecraft prior to rigorous
testing. This test is one of many "checkups" the spacecraft must undergo
to verify its readiness for launch.
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NASA/JPL/Lockheed Martin Space Systems
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