Gravity Probe B20 April 2004
Leads the mission launched to test geodetic precession and frame dragging predicted by general relativity.
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Historical person
Francis Everitt Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Francis Everitt, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
2 records2004–20112 events2 places
Chronological biography
2004
2011
Gravity Probe B Results4 May 2011
Announces final Gravity Probe B results confirming geodetic precession and frame dragging around Earth.
Titles and roles
Physicist
Record provenance
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