We did the last vibration test this morning
We did the last vibration test this morning. This was the z axis – i.e. up and down. It not only vibrates, but there's also a “thurst” test. So this is like getting a kick in the pants! But everything still checked out, so I'm ready for the next step.
Here's a picture of me being moved after the vibration tests. The view was pretty good, but I was afraid they were going to do a drop test!
I guess all this is not unlike how astronauts have to train for space flight. They have to go through all these physicals and make sure they can tolerate the launch. I have to go through the same thing. All of this is to make sure that I work when I get into space. Alot of people are counting on me!
Now everyone is disappointed (not with me, fortunately). Japan's baseball team in the Olympic tournament lost to Australia in the semi-final game. So the best they can get now is bronze.
