Earth Probe TOMS Prelaunch Images

These images depict some of the careful work that was required to ready the Earth Probe spacecraft for launch on the Pegasus rocket. Click on the thumbnail for the larger image.

Here the rocket fairing is being placed around the spacecraft. (146K)

The spacecraft is being mated with the rocket. (106K)

Engineers joining the spacecraft to the Pegasus rocket. (167K)

The Pegasus rocket is being prepared for launch. (115K)

Final preparations being made on the Pegasus rocket. (111K)

Technicians suiting up to fuel the Pegasus rocket. (126K)

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