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8. INSTALL THE SCIENCE INSTRUMENT BOOMS.

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  • Insert the blank end of one SCIENCE INSTRUMENT BOOM through hole A the SOLAR PANEL. Push it in until it enters hole A in the SPACECRAFT BUS. Apply glue at all points of contact, and arrange so that the boom sticks straight out (perpendicular to the tangent of the solar panels). Let it rest until the glue dries thoroughly.

    Boom installation

  • Repeat the above step with the two remaining SCIENCE INSTRUMENT BOOMS. Make sure they are straight as the glue dries.


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