The high-stakes choreography of launching a new crew to the ISS
In short: Watch the critical moments surrounding the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This video captures the transition from Earth to orbit for a new team of international explorers.
The video highlights the launch of Expedition 35/36, which transported NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy alongside Russian crewmates Pavel Vinogradov and Alexander Misurkin to the International Space Station. The crew was scheduled to remain aboard the station through September.
Beyond the launch, the mission focused on diverse scientific goals, including exploring the anatomical risks of microgravity, studying fluid responses to magnetic fields, and using orbital imagery to assess coastal water quality.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Expedition 35/36 Launch Activities Highlights
- Also: Expedition 35 - NASA
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