Sea Launch Telstar 14/Estrela do Sul 1 Mission Album

	December 29 - The Sea Launch Commander sets sail for the Equator. Jim Maser, president of Sea Launch with his son; interpreter Ivan Klytchnik, translator; and Ken Hill, vice president operations, offer farewell messages prior to the ship's departure.
	Long Beach Pilot, Mr. Hoyne (at left) directs the Sea Launch Commander out of Long Beach Harbor. Ship officers (L-R) Radio Officer Epie Alfonso, First Officer Lars Auestad and Captain Arnt Danielsen observe the activity.
	During departure everyone lines the rails for a last look at dry land.
	Mila Pavek, Sea Launch security manager, makes a final phone call during departure. Executive assistant Rachel KahlMeals, looks on.
	All hands practice abandon ship drills during the first hours of the mission.
	Second Officer, Armando Bernardo, top, checks to make sure everyone is strapped in the lifeboat. Return to Current Launch Page