Images from the MESSENGER Model in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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Annotated Webcam Images during Assembly

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Vibration Test (front view)

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Sunshade Installation

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Vibration Test (rear view)

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Loading for Shipment

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Leaving APL

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Sunshade Check

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Under Wraps

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Getting a Lift

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Out of the Tent

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Into the Truck

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MESSENGER Launch 1

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MESSENGER Launch 2

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MESSENGER Launch 3

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MESSENGER Launch 4

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MESSENGER Launch 5

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MESSENGER Launch 6

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