Pieces of the Huygens probe internal insulating foam await inspection after removal from the probe in the PHSF

[KSC-97PC-1393]

  • Photo Number: KSC-97PC-1393

  • Release Date: 10-Sep-1997

    • Description: Pieces of the Huygens probe internal insulating foam await inspection after removal from the probe in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at KSC. The spacecraft was returned to the PHSF after damage to thermal insulation was discovered inside Huygens from an abnormally high flow of conditioned air. Internal inspection, insulation repair and a cleaning of the probe were required. Mission managers are targeting a mid-October launch date after Cassini returns to the pad and is once again placed atop its Titan IVB expendable launch vehicle at Launch Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station.

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