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GPHS Units Ready for Insertion

A stack of GPHS units ready for insertion on F2, the MMRTG that would power the Curiosity Rover

A stack of GPHS units ready for insertion on F2, the MMRTG that would power the Curiosity Rover.

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U.S. Dept. Of Energy

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