Author Topic: LIVE: Soyuz-FG launch w/ Soyuz TMA-07M & docking to ISS - Dec 19-21, 2012  (Read 111086 times)

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Thomas H. Marshburn‏@AstroMarshburn

 Now in final flow for Dec launch. Our first pic as prime, on the Soyuz 31 launch pad  http://pic.twitter.com/Qt3aomWH
 
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Chris Hadfield‏@Cmdr_Hadfield

 All astronauts enjoy spaceflight, but some more than others :) http://pic.twitter.com/wxaNhS7o
 
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I'm really looking forward to this Expedition. Having CSA astronaut Hadfield leading and commanding the ISS is quite an honour.

 I can recall discussing Chris's future prospects for an ISS mission with him at the CSA reception the night before the original scheduled launch for Julie Payette's STS-127 mission. At that time, he said he was hoping for an ISS Expedtion and now he's month's away from leading one...!!!

Go Chris !!!

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Our crew Soyuz patch just came out. We love it! https://pic.twitter.com/0oVPrzng
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« Last Edit: 08/21/2012 03:21 pm by jacqmans »
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Expedition 34/35 with Chris Hadfield

Accreditation for the launch in Kazakhstan

Longueuil, Quebec, September 5, 2012 — The Russian Soyuz launch with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Chris Hadfield aboard is set for Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 12:55 pm EST. Media representatives are invited to the Roscosmos Cosmodrome to take part in pre-events, the launch and post-launch events. CSA senior officials, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and Hadfield’s family members will be on siteand available for interviews.

Interested media need to notify CSA Media Relations Office by Sept 24th.


This 9-day trip includes:

Scenario (subject to change):

 -      Dec. 2: Departure from Moscow to Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

-      Dec. 3: Roll out and horizontal installation of rocket onto launch pad. Visit of Baikonur City.

-      Dec. 4: Crew press conference including Hadfield. Possible night viewing of rocket on launch pad.

-      Dec. 5: Launch at 23:55 pm Baikonur time. Possible visit of Vehicle Assembly building and local museums.

-      Dec. 6: Return flight to Moscow.

-      Dec. 7: Visit of Star City and the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre/ Viewing of the docking and hatch opening in the Russian control room (late evening).

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

·         Journalists are responsible for all their expenses. A non-refundable payment for the Kazakhstan portion is required by October 1, 2012 for all participants.

Media representatives attending the launch in Kazakhstan must obtain a dual-entry visa.

Places are limited and subject to NASA and Roscosmos’ accreditation approval. Interested media must contact the CSA Media Relations Office by phone at (450) 926-4370 or email at [email protected] to provide names of all members of the media crew to attend.

Expedition 34/35
On December 5, 2012, Chris Hadfield will launch aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to reach the International Space Station, where he will live and work for six months.

During the second half of his mission, Hadfield will become the first Canadian Commander of the ISS - a milestone for Canadian space exploration. In addition to overseeing operations as Commander, he will carry out scientific experiments, operate Canadarm2 and perform various robotic tasks.

 Visit CSA’s website for more information: www.asc-csa.gc.ca/ChrisHadfield.
 
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As per NK forum: the launch is postponed to December 19th.

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s Last Trip to Canada before a Six-Month Stay in Space


Longueil, Quebec, September 20, 2012 — Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Chris Hadfield will return to Canada one last time before he launches to the International Space Station for a six-month mission. He will take this opportunity to talk about his mission, his role as Commander and outreach activities during his mission including a science contest that will bring a winning Canadian classroom’s experiment to space as well as an education resource for teachers featuring a Hadfield avatar.


Media representatives are invited to the event. Journalists who cannot be on-site will be able to watch the event live on CSA Website at www.asc-csa.gc.ca.


When: Monday, September 24, 2012

 

Time:   1: 15 p.m.


What:   Overview of mission Expedition 34/35

         
Who:    Chris Hadfield, CSA astronaut

            29 students from Mount Bruno Elementary

         

Where: Canadian Space Agency

6767, route de l'Aéroport
Longueuil, Quebec

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Roscosmos is announcing (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19525) the arrival of a Soyuz-FG launch vehicle and two Soyuz-U. This ones are for Progress-M launches, but Roscosmos is saying that the Soyuz-FG is for Soyuz TMA-06M. I suppose this is not correct because the Soyuz-FG for Soyuz TMA-06M was delivered on March 4th (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18760), so this launcher must be for Soyuz TMA-07M.

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Roscosmos is announcing (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19525) the arrival of a Soyuz-FG launch vehicle and two Soyuz-U. This ones are for Progress-M launches, but Roscosmos is saying that the Soyuz-FG is for Soyuz TMA-06M. I suppose this is not correct because the Soyuz-FG for Soyuz TMA-06M was delivered on March 4th (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18760), so this launcher must be for Soyuz TMA-07M.

The 11A511U-FG Soyuz-FG launch vehicle for the Soyuz TMA-06M launch, arrived to Baykonur on March 4th: http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18760 (in Russian).

So where is the rocket for TMA-05M?

That was scheduled for February-March delivery?
http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=15&did=1509

I am sure that it is mistake. The Soyuz-FG rocket that was delivered on Baikonur cosmodrome yesterday is rocket with #042 for Soyuz TMA-05M launch, not for Soyuz TMA-06M.

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Roscosmos is announcing (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19525) the arrival of a Soyuz-FG launch vehicle and two Soyuz-U. This ones are for Progress-M launches, but Roscosmos is saying that the Soyuz-FG is for Soyuz TMA-06M. I suppose this is not correct because the Soyuz-FG for Soyuz TMA-06M was delivered on March 4th (http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18760), so this launcher must be for Soyuz TMA-07M.

The 11A511U-FG Soyuz-FG launch vehicle for the Soyuz TMA-06M launch, arrived to Baykonur on March 4th: http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18760 (in Russian).

So where is the rocket for TMA-05M?

That was scheduled for February-March delivery?
http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=15&did=1509

I am sure that it is mistake. The Soyuz-FG rocket that was delivered on Baikonur cosmodrome yesterday is rocket with #042 for Soyuz TMA-05M launch, not for Soyuz TMA-06M.

okay, «mystery» solved.

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Chris Hadfield‏@Cmdr_Hadfield

we have a crash seat in the Soyuz, custom-fit with 5-point harness & neck support. http://pic.twitter.com/5vMAIJd2
 
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Backup Astronaut - just in case, Luca is trained to fly in my place; his planned launch is in May. He plays guitar too! http://pic.twitter.com/ixFypEhc
 
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Russia's Romanenko Looks Forward to Flying



NASA's Marshburn Discusses ISS Mission



Canada's Hadfield Ready to Fly



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« Last Edit: 11/09/2012 05:26 pm by jacqmans »
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Soyuz TMA-07M was transported to the anechoic chamber: http://www.tsenki.com/news/news_tsenki/?ELEMENT_ID=96539 (in Russian).

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Chris Hadfield‏@Cmdr_Hadfield

Passed the Exam - crewmate @AstroMarshburn climbing out of the Soyuz sim after we aced our Manual Rendezvous test http://pic.twitter.com/8CrfDcme
 
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Chris Hadfield‏@Cmdr_Hadfield

Just passed the hardest of all Soyuz final exams, manual docking. It feels great! Two exams left. http://pic.twitter.com/1YRqFanT
 
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Chris Hadfield‏@Cmdr_Hadfield

Nice photo from today - after 4 long, hot hours in the Soyuz sim. We made it back to Earth :) http://pic.twitter.com/lD5HL1IA
 
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Here are Star City crews photos

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