Up, Up, Up
During its erection sequence on the launchpad, the Soyuz is raised by the erector's support arm.
Into Position
The mobile gantry moves into position around the Soyuz rocket after its rollout to the launchpad on Jan. 24.
Encapsulated
Encapsulated in Soyuz's payload fairing, Hispasat 36W-1 arrives on the launchpad on Jan. 25.
Hispasat Meets Soyuz
Hispasat 36W-1 is hoisted inside the mobile gantry for installation atop the Soyuz rocket on Jan. 25.