The Odyssey Launch Platform departs for the Victoria Shipyard, at the Esquimalt Graving Dock in British Columbia, for repair work and painting.

Aboard this mission are a broad variety of professionals from around the world with expertise in launch support equipment, ships and large oil rigs.

As the platform sails off to the horizon, the Sea Launch Commander begins preparations for its sail to the shipyard as well. The ship will undergo routine maintenance and also support activities on the platform.

(Sea Launch photos by
Valery Itskovich and
Paula Korn )

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