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The liquid phase sintering experiments in the Large Isothermal Furnace are very high temperature experiments.The combinations of temperature (1500℃) and time (up to 600min) provide importance science information on component distortion and microstructure evolution. The LIF team has a large challenge in combining the hardware, samples, and system support for success. Cooperation by all partners is crucial to this experiment - including the MSL-1 crew, NASDA and IHI support personnel, NASA and Penn State in sample fabrication, and the crew in Huntsville that ensures functioning of all aspects. This is a true cooperation.