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06-MAY-2010

PA-1 Test 137.jpg

The CM is just about to hit the ground if it hasn't already.

From what I've been told it landed more gently than expected.

I had to really crank up the contrast on this shot since the ground haze and dust are fairly thick.

T+134 seconds

What is that sign trying to tell us??

Nikon D300
1/500s f/8.0 at 200.0mm iso200 full exif

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Jay 10-May-2010 16:06
The sign looks like it might be a "no champagne" sign. (lol)
The CM hit the ground at 24fps. We had predicted between 26fps, and 33fps vertical. Excellent performance of the chutes. The CM is in pristine condition inside, and only cosmetic damange in a few places outside.