Expedition 40 "Blue Dot" launcher ready in Baikonur
Date: Mon, May 26, 2014 | 13:00 - 14:00 GMT | 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Type: ESA TV News
Format: 16:9
The Expedition 40 crew, with German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, arrived in Baikonur on May 15 for their final mission preparations prior to launch on 28 May. This feed includes the Soyuz launcher-spacecraft composite rolled out to the pad and rotated to the vertical position.
The feed is expected to comprise:
- mating of the Soyuz TMA capsule to the launcher at the assembly building
- roll-out to the launch pad
- rotation to vertical and securing for launch
- soundbites from key team members
More information at: http://www.esa.int/bluedot
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For any inquiries please contact the ESA TV production team:
Dominique Detain at dominique.detain@esa.int or + 33 685 114 681
Chris Courtenay Taylor at chrisct@worldwidepictures.tv or + 44 7774 275 951.