With the satellites encapsulated the next main step was to perform the Dress Rehearsal. Normally the launcher and the operations dress rehearsals are run at the same time but in Proba’s case first the launcher then the operations the following day.

Here is the team on console at the MCC in SHAR

The mission control center (MCC) is an amazing building designed like a flying saucer.

Whilst some of the team were performing the Dress Rehearsal others were still trying to get from Chennai to the base as the severe weather had washed away roads. The best option was to use the train.