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Preparing the spacecraft, attaching to the 3rd stage, installing the nose fairing, and placing it atop the rest of the rocket.

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Final inspection for the mirrors
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Here comes the nose fairing!
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The nose fairing without its slings
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We made the news!
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Still life with Goliath Crane and Launch Tower
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Movin' to th' tower
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Good luck from a cold cold place!
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Keeping the tank full
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The rocket comes out of its hole
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XRS-han with the rocket
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At the XRS instrument station
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The launch area from the 10 meter dish
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Best wishes from the town
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The 34 meter dish at night


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Last Updated: Friday, 08-Jul-2005 01:21:04 EDT