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Some photos from at and near the launch site, during the final few days before launch.

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View of the site from the top of the tower
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Corridor leading to launch control
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The bunker, before launch day
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This is a serious blast door
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Releasing a weather balloon
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The 8th floor of the tower, where XRS is serviced
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GSE cables and helium lines attached to the XRS dewar
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Topping off the liquid helium
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Continuing the helium topoff
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Praying to the local goddess for a good launch
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    Last Updated: Friday, 08-Jul-2005 01:21:06 EDT