Roger Thomas of GSFC operating the Command Link Console

WSMR ground crew monitoring telemetry link

Jesus Martinez of WSMR illuminating the Sun sensor to test the Attitude Control System (ACS)

Barbara Thompson of GSFC monitoring the payload test data

Roger Thomas after the test, checking the sequence timing.

Payload assembly for the test

Kenny Starr of WSMR hooking up the experimental payload

Part of Roger Thomas near the Command Link Console

Dave Linard with experiment door open, showing the telescope.

'Bunch-a-monitors

No, the duct tape is not holding our equipment together.

The payload arrives at the launch rail.

NASA's finest - Marvin Swartz (l) and Chuck Condor (r) pose by the Black Brant motor.

GSFC's Pat Haas (l) and Dave Linard (r) do some last-minute adjustments.

Reviewing the flight plans.

Goddard team discussing (dinner?)

Barbara Thompson and the Black Brant motor (before the "boom" test).

P. I. Joe Davila (r) and Flight Manager Frank Lau (l) do final check-ups.

Miscellaneous SERTS team

Joe Davila with his son, Eliot.

A relieved Joe Davila poses in front of an assembled rocket.