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With the Zenit-3SL rocket now fully integrated and positioned on the Odyssey Launch Platform, the final series of tests gets underway at the launch pad. First the rocket rolls out from the hangar on the transporter-erector, and begins the erecting process to a vertical position. |
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Mohinder Guru, Intelsat's Senior Manager, Space Systems Acquisition, takes a photo opportunity in the midst of operations. Mohinder, who has worked on several missions with Sea Launch, is preparing for his first mission with the team at sea. |
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The rocket is erected on the launch pad, at the stern of the Launch Platform. |
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With the rocket fully erect on the pad, our photographer captures the image from inside the hangar, looking out toward the stern.
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