Now that the spacecraft is safely inside the launch tower "garage", Roketto-han (team rocket) can remove the protective cover. Once this is done, cables will be attached to the bottom and the entire assembly will be raised up into the tower.

Entering the Launch Tower Moving to the Launch Tower Lifting it Up

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