Requests for Action received from May review team. Spacecraft Electronics Module shipped back to Spectrum Astro. GPMC authorizes new integration, test and launch plan on condition that cryocooler issue is resolved by September. New launch date set for March 2001. Spacecraft minus imager and spectrometer taken to Bell Labs for thermal test.
Problem is found to be a broken wire which is fixed.
All other wiring is scrutinized and plans prepared for high pot and other testing. Designed stronger imager support ring. Decided to repair broken solar panels and also contract new panels to have two options and choose the best in future. Honeycomb deck found to be slightly warped. Began fabrication of new deck.