Recovery Photos
 


The following images are thumbnail versions of larger files.  To view each individual image, click on the thumbnail and it will open the image in this window.


 
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Recovery vessel (named "Catch-em") returns Full-steam ahead Close-up of recovery vessel
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Preparing to unload the payload Rearranging the space-flown cargo So, how do you want to unload this?
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Waiting to get back on dry land Isn't there a crane around?


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Back on Terra Firma (4 hrs. after launch) Re-entry scarred paint job Payload on the recovery vehicle
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Ready to head back to Wallops Driving through downtown Chicoteague Pulling into Wallops Flight Facility
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Cleaning off the salt  Don't forget to wash behind the ears

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Inspecting the nose cone seal Removing the final screw Dunce-cap removal successful
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Mike poses with space-flown hardware Mark removes the insulation Inspecting the fly chambers
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Mike prepares payload for drive home


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