January 9 - Launch Operations continue on schedule at L-1 day... and counting.

Justin Miles, radio frequency technician on the Sea Launch Commander, about to release a weather balloon.

Weather specialist Mike Patnoe and Larry Hutchinson, S-Band/Re-Rad technician observe the weather balloon release by Justin Miles, RF Technician.

Dan Dubbs, mission director, John Grindle, loads specialist, and Arnt Danielsen, captain of the Sea Launch Commander, in a discussion, with the Odyssey Launch Platform in the background.

Dawn brought the first of several link bridge operations for the day.

The S-Band antenna dome is silhouetted against the most colorful sunset of the mission.

Morten Andersen, chef on the Sea Launch Commander, proudly displays his meal.

Passengers enjoy the meal!

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