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The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) shown being lowered onto a launch vehicle adapter during the “mate match” test, designed to determine if the two fit together properly.  The test was performed at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facilities in Redondo Beach, Calif, where LCROSS is being built.  The spacecraft and adapter will undergo final assembly in Florida later this year during launch processing.