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The team met to work from 1:30 - 5PM today, Sunday March 4th.

The writing team updated blog, published logo, and updated social media.

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The building team mounted electronics on SLED.

We all ran test runs to discover trigger settings.

The team modified satellite holder/release system.

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Arrived!

Our work has arrive at NASA and is ready for us!

Day 5 - Pulling it All Together

Today started with the pack up! We gathered our luggage and collected it together at the hotel to prepare for our mid afternoon departure. But first - a great day of learning and wrapping up was to be had. We departed from the hotel and headed to visit NanoRacks. This is a private contractor that facilitates the use of "Cube Satellites" on the ISS. These are 4" x 4" x 4" satellites that can be loaded with electronics, sensors, cameras, and/or whatever developers dream up. NanoRacks provides some of the structure and framework for research to take place both on the ISS directly as well as to launch CubeSats from ISS into Low Earth Orbit. We got to see some Cubes and hear about the process of preparing them and launching them into orbit. This was the most direct connection to our engineering project - as we created a satellite ejector system to run on the PABF (Precision Air Bearing Floor). It was a great way to see the value of the team...

Shipped!

Our box has left the building. Its on its way to NASA to meet us there soon!

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