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The last system, the laser experiment is just about complete. Today the sensor to array controller interface was built and all the connectors assembled. One more sensor and then on to all the power plugs. It should be all wrapped up tomorrow.

All of the other new systems are complete, however there is still a lot of packaging to do. On Saturday we conducted the last telemetry range test. It was our best results yet. We’ve declared it good and the current setup will be the flight configuration.

Here’s the current systems list for Away 35:

Main command/control telemetry system
Backup position only telemetry system
Six ad cameras with controller
Single horizon still camera with controller
Tandem motor controller
Tandem motor sensor array controller (RPM, temperature, voltage)
Small motor with propeller
Laser array experiment
Spot satellite uplink
Radio beacon
Balloon release system
Backup balloon release controller
200 passive PongSat experiments
9 computer controlled PongSat experiments
Stabilizer fins
Frame
Foam and carbon decks
Parachute
Landing bumper
Balloon rigging, (line, swivels, d rings, balloon adapter)

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