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The Cold Atom Lab Is Ready for Launch

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Naomi Hartono

May 31, 2022
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A two-panel image showing spacecraft cargo operations. The top panel shows three technicians in white cleanroom suits and hairnets loading a large, rectangular white payload into a cylindrical spacecraft module. The module's hatch is open, revealing its interior, and a yellow and black striped crane arm assists with the loading. The bottom panel shows the interior of a cargo bay, possibly a different section or a separate spacecraft, fully loaded with white bags secured by black netting and straps, with a central aisle for access. Some bags are also visible on a platform in the foreground.

The Cold Atom Lab has been integrated into the Cygnus spacecraft in advance of its May 20th launch from the Wallops Flight Facility.The top image shows the Cold Atom Lab being loaded into the Cygnus spacecraft. The bottom image shows the Cold Atom Lab stowed aboard Cygnus.

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