Preparing for orbit: the final steps before the Soyuz TMA-20M launch
In short: Before heading to the International Space Station, the Expedition 47-48 crew traveled to Russia to engage in traditional ceremonies and visit historic sites to honor the legacy of space exploration.
The crew members involved in the upcoming mission included Soyuz Commander Alexey Ovchinin and Flight Engineer Oleg Skripochka from Roscosmos, alongside NASA Flight Engineer Jeff Williams. To prepare for their six-month journey, the team visited the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City on February 26 to view historic artifacts at the Gagarin Museum. Following this, the crew visited Moscow's Red Square for traditional ceremonies. The mission is scheduled to launch on March 19 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard the Soyuz TMA-20M spacecraft.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: International Space Station Expedition 47-48 Crew Conducts Pre-flight activities in Russia
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/space-international-space-station-expedition-47-48-crew-conducts-p.
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 · Latest · A–Z · All topics
