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Aura Weighed In - The Aura spacecraft is shown undergoing mass properties testing at Northrop Grumman to determine its weight and center of gravity. Built by the Space Technology sector for NASA's Earth Observing System, the measurements in this last final test prior to shipment confirm that the satellite is within launch vehicle specifications. Aura will be launched on a Delta II launch vehicle.