The launch tower and vertical assembly building at Kagoshima Space Center. The rocket is assembled inside the tower, then the blue and white door opens and the rocket swings out on a large vertical support.

ASTRO-E Unpacked Test and Assembly At the Launch Site M-V Rocket, Stage 2

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