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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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| 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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