Abstract: In a method and a device for vertically lifting a horizontally arranged cylindrical object, especially a rocket (50), from a base (40) by means of one or more lifting yokes (61) which are suspended in a lifting device (70), preferably comprising one or more lifting wires (71) which are suspended from a crane beam (24), the lifting yoke (61) is placed above the object (50) and connected thereto, jacks (62) are provided between the base (40) and the lifting yoke (61), the lifting yoke (61) with the object (50) are lifted up with the jacks (62) from the base (40) to a critical height for the lift, the tension in the lifting wires (71) is increased, thus transferring the weight of the lifting yoke (61) and the object (50) from the jacks (62) to the lifting wires (71), and the lifting yoke (61) with the object (62) are lifted up from the jacks (62) by means of the lifting wires (71).

Abstract: In a method for transferring a horizontally arranged rocket from a vessel to a floating structure, a ramp is provided in a position projecting out from the vessel, entirely or partially below a lifting device provided on a floating structure, and is connected to the floating structure. The rocket is moved completely or partially out on the ramp, and is lifted over to the floating structure by the floating structure's lifting device.

Abstract: A device for assembling, transporting and launching rockets carrying a payload for transportation into space includes a ship and a floatable structure. The ship includes facilities on a covered deck to assemble multiple rockets in a horizontal orientation. The assembled rockets are hoisted from the ship to the floatable platform in a horizontal orientation. The floatable structure includes a hanger for the rockets, and facilities necessary for moving each horizontally oriented rocket to a launching pad, and for raising the rocket into a vertical position. A control room, onboard the ship, permits monitoring and control of the assembly of the rocket onboard the ship and of the launching of the rocket from the floatable platform.