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XRS-2 → Photos →At the launch site →Nose Fairing Finished

Very rocket-looking nose fairing of ASTRO-E (51K JPEG)

The nose fairing after removing the grids that were used to assemble it. Once above the atmosphere, the two halves will be blown apart before the third stage fires. Note the elevator platform around the rocket.

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    Last Updated: Friday, 08-Jul-2005 01:21:07 EDT