17 - 30 August   The Antonov aircraft arrived with the Payload Module (PLM) and the Service Module (SVM) containers at Yubileiny airport. 30 August 2002     Leak testing of the entire reaction control system: the Service Module (SVM) is pressurized with helium to 24 bars inside the container. Helium concentration is then monitored for 24 hours to detect any leak. 29 August 2002     The Payload Module (PLM) in vertical position, ready to be lifted and mated on top of the Service Module (SVM). 24 August 2002     The Integral Payload Module (PLM) container is unloaded from the rear of the Antonov using the aircraft's internal crane system. 23 August 2002     All the rear doors of the Antonov are opened only a few minutes after landing and reveal the huge cargo space within the aircraft. Moments later, the Payload Module (PLM) container is ready for unloading using the aircraft's internal crane system. Metal strips are laid on the runway. They provide a smooth surface to roll the container towards the train, which will take it to the integration hall. 22 August 2002     After transfer from Yubileiny airport, the Service Module container is unloaded from the train into building 92A-50, the main integration facility for spacecraft preparation for Proton launches. 17 August 2002     The European-Russian team takes a break after reloading all the sea containers onto the train, after their unloading from the aircraft. The train will transport the equipment to the integration hall. Last update: 11 October 2002