Continuous training is a constant activity before and during missions. Mike Patnoe (left), a veteran meteorologist on eight missions, explains the workings of the weather system with Matt Grzych, a trainee on his first mission with Sea Launch.

Darcy Kuhn, trainee, works with Ken Bernhard, range controller.

The daily mission director's meeting brings together all groups involved in the mission for a status review, includng rocket segment, marine segment, operations and customers.

Focusing in on the mission ahead are (left to right) - Dr. Valery Aliev, Rocket Segment Operations Manager; Dan Dubbs, Mission Director; and Captain Tormod Hansen, captain of the Sea Launch Commander.