Inside the quarantine preparations for the Futura mission launch
In short: Join ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, for a look at the rigorous quarantine process and launch preparations ahead of the Expedition 42/43 mission to the International Space Station.
The video diary captures the period leading up to the 23 November launch of the Expedition 42/43 crew. It follows Andreas Mogensen as he joins the crew in quarantine to experience the launch sequence firsthand, ahead of his own 2015 mission. The footage also features ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, who is part of the crew preparing for her six-month Futura mission to the ISS.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Futura mission: Launch preparation 1
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/space-futura-mission-launch-preparation-1.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in Space agencies · More in Space · Latest · A–Z · All topics
