The lead vessel was first floated from its dry dock at a symbolic launch ceremony on 26 July 2009.

An official launch ceremony was held on 21 August 2010 as Iran began loading the plant with fuel.

Prince Henry of the Netherlands attended the launch ceremony and christened the ship on 22 September 1906.

These public service announcements were first previewed at the launch ceremony of the campaign.

The team had planned to bring Kish to Chennai for the audio launch ceremony.

On 16th July 2012, Wu attended the launch ceremony of Shenzhou 9.

He had to transfer to another flight for Beijing at Hong Kong for the launch ceremony.

Footage from the launch ceremony was used in the opening sequence of the 2005 drama film On a Clear Day.

Teams attend a launch ceremony from 6-7pm on a Friday night where each team is given a randomly selected genre within which to base their film's theme.

Among those in attendance at the launch ceremony was sculptor Daniel Chester French.