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The SIRTF Telescope Test Facility

Larson, Melora E.·Lysek, Mark J.·Macenka, Steven A.·Coulter, Daniel R.
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In this paper we describe the key features of the SIRTF Telescope Test Facility developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Information on the cryogenic performance including details of the test cycle time and cryogen hold time will be included.

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Larson, Melora E., Lysek, Mark J., Macenka, Steven A., Coulter, Daniel R.. 1996-04-08. The SIRTF Telescope Test Facility. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210003715

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