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With all preparations completed, members of the Sea Launch team gather around the Odyssey Launch Platform, enjoy some pizza in the afternoon sun and relax... for a moment. |
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Jim Maser, president of Sea Launch, chats with Arnt Danlelsen, captain of the Sea Launch Commander, Even Stennes, captain of the Odyssey, and Dan Dubbs, a Mission Director (not on this mission). |
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With passengers and crew now all aboard, the Launch Platform gently eases away from the pier to the sound of the traditional Russian music that always accompanies this event. |
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The Odyssey passes the giant commercial container cranes in the Port of Long Beach and begins to pick up some momentum... |
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... as she heads out across the seas to the launch site. |
