We are off! There is a slight swagger to the ship now, as if the JR says proudly,” This is where I belong!"

People have slipped away into cubbyholes to continue to prepare for the upcoming first location. I visited with the one of the Co-Chief Scientists, Andrew Fisher, and microbiologist, Jim Cowen, as they assemble a unique instrument for one of their experiments. Although they work meticulously, there is always room for humor as shown in the photo.

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