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The fully integrated Zenit-3SL vehicle is positioned in the assembly hall of the Sea Launch |
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At the ship's stern, large yellow brackets are lowered from cranes in the Launch Platform above. The team will attach these brackets to two locations on the rocket, in preparation for lifting the rocket up, about 200 feet. |
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The rocket is rolled out and operations begin. |
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The team attaches the clamps and prepares for the transfer. |
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And the rocket slowly rises up to the hangar, where it will be eased inside, and lowered onto the transporter-erector.
(Sea Launch photos by Valery Itskovich and Paula Korn) |
