When the vessels meet at sea, helicopter operations begin, transporting personnel and cargo. The newly refurbished Odyssey Launch Platform looks beautiful, even in the rain, which obscures the view of the Sea Launch
Commander
at the horizon.

Helicopter mechanic Pete Wenger gasses up for one of the first flights.

Safe transportation operations require constant awareness. Here, crew members are escorted to the helicopter on the helo deck.

In his firefighting gear, Michael Sa-Onoy removes his helmet between helicopter flights.

Tod Milton (at left) managing transportation and security, coordinates helicopter operations with Pete Wenger (at right). Dave Pokorski (center) is training for these operations.

 

 

(Sea Launch photos by
Dave Hutsell)

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