Photographs of the final launch preparations for SeaWiFS
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SeaStar spacecraft in final assembly prior to shipment to launch site |
Photographs of Pegasus-XL at Vandenberg AFB June 17, 1997 |
SeaStar spacecraft mated to the Pegasus-XL rocket July 1, 1997 |
SeaStar spacecraft in clean tent July 6, 1997 |
Final inspection and Solar Panel Cover Removal July 9, 1997 |
Payload Fairing Attachment July 10, 1997 Part One |
Payload Fairing Attachment July 10, 1997 Part Two |
Final Closeout July 25, 1997 |
Waiting for a lift July 26, 1997 |
The L1011 Stargazer at VAFB July 30, 1997 |
Rollout and transport of Pegasus to the hot pad July 31, 1997 |
Mating Pegasus to the L1011 carrier aircraft July 31, 1997 |
Pegasus awaiting launch July 31, 1997 |
Ready for launch August 1, 1997 |