5. INSTALL THE COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS.

The top part of the COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS represents the low-gain antenna. The remainder of the central structure is the meduim-gain antenna.

• Release the two halves of the ANTENNAS from Parts Sheet B. Fit the halves together, slot into slot, at right angles, and secure with glue. Check this piece as the glue is drying; its ends tend to curl.

  

  The two arm-like objects with little black things on one piece represent the thrusters mounted on the +Z side of the spacecraft. They are actually part of the propulsion subsystem, not the telecommunications subsystem.

• Apply glue to the base of the ANTENNAS assembly.

• Set the ANTENNAS assembly down onto the top of the SPACECRAFT BUS, inserting the two shaded tabs into the two slots on the BUS TOP. Straighten it up, and add glue where needed.

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