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Sputnik Launch Tower Be Gone

Today the launch tower of launch platform Sputnik was removed. It was done because Sputnik needs to service missions where we need a free flat deck for the LES test of Tycho Deep Space and a new and smaller launch tower for rockets SMARAGD and SAPPHIRE. The new tower for the “minor” rockets will be […]
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Sputnik raised to be sand blasted and painted properly. Image: Kristian von Bengtson

Today the launch tower of launch platform Sputnik was removed. It was done because Sputnik needs to service missions where we need a free flat deck for the LES test of Tycho Deep Space and a new and smaller launch tower for rockets SMARAGD and SAPPHIRE.

The new tower for the "minor" rockets will be removable by large bolts, since we still do not know the sequence of launches this summer.

Here are images of the tower just removed half an hour ago.

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Orange by Belle Helmets
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The Phrenology chart - a fun water break game. Belle Helmets
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Kristian von Bengtson