Sea Launch Mission Album

The countdown begins... and with it, the commemorative images that traditionally mark the 72-hour milestone of every mission.

The team on the deck of the Odyssey Launch Platform, near the launch pad.

The team on the Sea Launch Commander, beneath the mission countdown clocks in the Launch Control Center.

The helicopter team gathers on the helo pad of the Sea Launch Commander to commemorate the countdown. Perhaps the beginning of a new tradition?