The final 24 hours before a journey to the stars
In short: Watch the final preparations of the Expedition 23 crew as they transition from Earth to the International Space Station. This footage captures the high-stakes protocol required before a Soyuz TMA-18 liftoff.
Final preparations in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, concluded on 1 April for Commander Alexander Skvortsov alongside Flight Engineers Mikhail Kornienko and Tracy Caldwell Dyson. The crew underwent a rigorous series of procedures, including a formal appearance before the Russian State Commission and a final news conference.
These events serve as the final gatekeepers for the Soyuz TMA-18 vehicle's mission. The footage highlights the transition from public scrutiny to the technical readiness required for their departure the following day.
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