DBTM Manager Marat Mukhamentov monitors rocket rollout operations. DBTM, one of the Sea Launch contractors, is responsible for ground support operations.

Ali Bahlooq, representing Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company, pauses for a photo opportunity with the Zenit-3SL rocket.

The rocket is on the pad, ready for liftoff.

The Sea Launch
Commander is in launch position, with the Odyssey Launch Platform at the horizon.

(Sea Launch photos by
Dave Hutsell)

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