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Aquarius Prepares for Launch: Episode 4

[08-Jun-11] In the weeks leading up to the launch of Aquarius, Amit Sen (Aquarius Project Manager at JPL) shot five videos about the final preparations underway at Vandenberg Air Force Base. In this episode (2 days to lift-off), Amit describes last-minute preparations, including fairing installation, battery charging, and rocket fueling. Credit: NASA.

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