MER-A Launch Pad Activities

23 Apr 2003
The first stage and interstage of the Delta II were erected for MER-A on Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

28 Apr 2003
Second stage erection took place.

9 May 2003
Simulated Flight and Engine Sequence was successfully completed.

13-16 May 2003
The solid motor booster erection was completed with three sets of three motors being attached to the first stage over several days.

21 May 2003
Simulated Flight Test was successfully completed.

28 May 2003
MER 2 spacecraft was mated to the second stage.

31 May 2003
The fairing was installed over the MER 2 spacecraft.

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28 Apr 2003
Second Stage is Lifted
The second stage is lifted up the launch tower.
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13 May 2003
Delta II SRBs
The Solid Rocket Boosters are attached to the first stage.
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28 May 2003
Spacecraft mated
The MER 2 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the second stage.
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31 May 2003
Fairing installed
The fairing is installed over the MER 2 spacecraft.
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