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On a beautiful, but windy morning, the Odyssey Launch Platform pushes off from the pier at Sea Launch Home Port, leaving the Sea Launch Commander behind, awaiting a later departure. |
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With traditional farewell music playing on the public address system, the Russians proudly display their flag... |
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...and the Ukrainians proudly display their flag. |
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Fully loaded with fuel for the vessel and the rocket, as well as working and living supplies for the passengers and crew, the Odyssey ventures forth, toward her journey to the launch site at the Equator. |
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From the deck of the Sea Launch
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