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AUDIO:
The rotational speed of the spacecraft is gradually reduced
over several days after lift-off and the rotational axis was
changed to achieve the most stable configuration of the spacecraft
five days after lift-off. Deployment of solar cell paddles adds
sun acquisition control. The X-ray telescope was extended ten
days after lift-off on March 2nd, and performance verification
of observational instruments started.
VIDEO:
Artist concept of spacecraft, starting with spin-down, momentum
axis change, solar paddle deployment, and X-ray telescope extension.
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