Preparing for orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
In short: European astronaut Andreas Mogensen joins us from Kazakhstan as he readies for his first journey to the International Space Station. This video offers a glimpse into the final preparations before he boards the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft.
The video features Andreas Mogensen during his time at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. He is currently preparing for a mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch on 2 September aboard the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft.
During his 10-day stay in orbit, Mogensen will focus on conducting various European experiments and testing new technologies and operational techniques designed for future space missions.
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