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| JPL demonstration of a new technology where a laser beam carries a video signal. |
Some of the components of the laser beam video stream. |
They don't mess around, even the garbage is protected government property. |
Entering the building where JPL makes some of the specialized componets for its missions. |
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| Looks like a fancy machine shop to me. |
Hi-Tech toolbox |
JPL volunteer explains what Areogel is. |
Closeup of Aerogel |
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| Examples of some of the shielding that space vehicles have. |
Some kind of space hardware thingymajigger. |
Full scale mockup of the Mars Exploration Rovers. |
Now we enter the heart of mission control for JPL. |
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| These are everywhere |
Almost there and I am nervous and excited that I can't hold the camera steady. |
A peek through the window. |
Here we are, mission control for Deep Space operations at JPL. |
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| All these complex computers and fancy displays and I'll bet that these scientists use them to play solitaire and chat on AIM. |
The JPL sign that welcomes people to the labratory. |
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