The final preparations for the Soyuz TMA-20 journey to orbit

Space · Published 19 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch the final rollout of the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft as it prepares for its journey to the International Space Station. This footage captures the critical transition from assembly to the launch pad.

The video documents the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft being mated to its launch vehicle and moved to the launch pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. It highlights the final crew activities involving Expedition 26 members Cady Coleman, Paolo Nespoli, and Dmitry Kondatyev.

The mission was scheduled for launch at 2:09 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday to deliver the crew to the International Space Station.

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