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The rocket is now fully integrated and ready for transfer to the Odyssey Launch Platform. The Sea Launch Commander is tied up alongside the pier, in front of the Launch Platform. Bill Rujevcan, Mission Director, studies the rocket transfer procedure.
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Dr. Valery Aliev, Rocket Operations Manager, oversees the operation. |
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Johnny Soevik, Captain of the Sea Launch Commander, observes the activity and stands ready to support. |
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Activity gets underway as the rocket is rolled out onto the ship's stern. |
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Yellow brackets hanging on cables from cranes above on the Launch Platform are attached to the rocket in two positions. With all parts in place, the rocket is lifted 200 feet, up to the hangar on the platform.
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When the rocket reaches the hangar, it is brought inside and postioned on the transporter-erector.
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