Final preparations for the next crew to reach the International Space Station

Space · Published 14 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Witness the final moments of readiness before the Soyuz launch. This footage captures the crew's concluding activities as they prepare for their journey to the orbital laboratory.

This footage captures the concluding duties undertaken by Oleg Novitskiy, Kevin Ford, and Evgeny Tarelkin prior to their planned October 23 departure. It also provides a look at the backup team, consisting of Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander Misurkin, and Chris Cassidy.

The footage captures the intense preparation required for successful orbital rendezvous and docking, highlighting the coordination between international partners before departure.

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