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The Zenit-3SL vehicle is rolled out of its protective hangar and prepared for installation on the launch pad at the stern of the Odyssey Launch Platform. When all systems test out ready, the pneumatic pumps on the transporter-erector lift the erector segment to erect the rocket to its vertical position on the pad. The rocket remains erect for about 24 hours, during which a series of tests are performed for readiness. With no issues emerging, the rocket is then de-erected and prepared for transit to the launch site.
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