Final preparations underway for the Soyuz TMA-08M launch in Kazakhstan
In short: Witness the final stages of spacecraft integration and crew preparations at the Baikonund Cosmodrome as the Soyuz TMA-08M prepares for its mission to the International Space Station.
The video documents the final fit checks and pre-launch activities for the Expedition 35/36 crew. Following the encapsulation of the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft in its booster rocket's upper stage on March 22, the three rocket booster stages were integrated on March 25.
A 4:43 p.m. launch was set for March 28, featuring the main trio: Alexander Misurkin, Pavel Vinogradov, and Chris Cassidy. EDT.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Cassidy's Launch Preps Continue in Kazakhstan
- Also: NASA — Chris Cassidy heads for the launch site in Kazakhstan - NASA
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