| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847082 | Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The Gravity Probe B experiment was developed to test two predictions of General Relativity; the Geodetic and the frame-dragging precessions of a mechanical gyroscope due to the gravitational field of the Earth. This space-based, cryogenic experiment was carried into orbit on 20 April 2004 atop a Boeing Delta II rocket. On-orbit operations consisted of 4.3 months of experiment setup, 11.6 months of science data collection, and 1.4 months of post-science calibrations. Analysis of the science data is now in progress, scheduled to complete in 2007.
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