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Goddard Space Flight Center

Astrophysics Science Division | Sciences and Exploration

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crane just before launch
A crucial moment just before the GRIS payload is released from the crane for launch. The crane must move forward at an exact speed to ensure that the payload does not swing and hit the ground when released.


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