September 14: Preparing for Launch
Rigged, ready for launching under cloudy late-winter skies in the southern hemisphere.
This morning, the crew is cleaning Hikianalia and getting her ready for the launch ceremony this afternoon.
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Hiapo Elderts working on the hatch cover.
Uncle Maka working on the bunks inside the hulls.
David Komine wiping down the hatch covers.