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Speaking to the XM-4 launch team and their well-wishers are (L-R) Keith Dayton, VP Launch Operations, Sea Launch; Jeffrey Snyder, Sr. VP Space and Ground Systems, XM Satellite Radio; and Rob Peckham, president and general manager, Sea Launch. |
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Jeffrey Snyder tells the crowd he is ready for this mission. |
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Keith Dayton takes the traditional "Readiness Poll" with Ivan Klytchnik, translator, and Rob Peckham looking on. |
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And then the group photos begin... |
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...until it's time to board the ship. |
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The dockhands prepare to let go the last of the lines. |
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With passengers and crew lining the decks to bid farewell, the Sea Launch Commander sets sail for the launch site.
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