Author Topic: LIVE: Soyuz-FG launch and Soyuz TMA-06M docking - October 23-25, 2012 (Read 90763 times)

jacqmans · « **Reply #40 on:** 10/19/2012 11:21 am »

October 19, 2012.
Orbital module of the LV Soyuz-FG with SC Soyuz TMA-06M was transported for the general integration with LV

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Soyuz TMA-06M transport manned vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Orbital module of the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle, containing the Soyuz TMA-06M manned spacecraft was transported from the spacecraft processing facility for the general integration with LV.

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss33/photo_10-19.html

John44 · « **Reply #41 on:** 10/20/2012 06:45 pm »

Expedition 33/34 Crew Activities and Soyuz Rocket Mating in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7912

jacqmans · « **Reply #42 on:** 10/21/2012 08:39 am »

spectre9 · « **Reply #43 on:** 10/21/2012 09:13 am »

Soyuz looking great.

Not that the weather bothers it but it's always nice to see the launch on a clear day.

Looking forward to Kevin's expedition. He seems vibrant and energetic. A real sense of anticipation for his 2nd spaceflight.

Oleg and Evgeny are on their first. Good luck to the crew of expedition 34

Artyom. · « **Reply #44 on:** 10/21/2012 03:36 pm »

The Soyuz rocket and capsule that'll send NASA astronaut Kevin Ford and his two Russian crewmates to the International Space Station is rolled out to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Launch is scheduled for October 23, 2012.

John44 · « **Reply #45 on:** 10/21/2012 04:32 pm »

Expedition 33/34 - Soyuz TMA-06M Rollout to the Launch Pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7913

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #46 on:** 10/21/2012 04:38 pm »

It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Space Pete · « **Reply #47 on:** 10/21/2012 04:49 pm »

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm

It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Wow, didn't know it has been that long!

jacqmans · « **Reply #48 on:** 10/21/2012 05:40 pm »

October 20, 2012.
LV Soyuz general integration is completed

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Soyuz TMA-06M transport manned vehicle under the International Space Station program.

In the LV Integration and Checkout Facility, the basic integration of the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle with the upper composite has been completed.

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss33/photo_10-20.html

jacqmans · « **Reply #49 on:** 10/21/2012 05:40 pm »

October 20, 2012.
A meeting of the Technical management
and State commission were held

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Soyuz TMA-06M transport manned vehicle under the International Space Station program.

A meeting of the Technical management under the chairmanship of S.P. Korolev RSC Energia President and General Designer V.A. Lopota and State commission was held. A decision on rollout of the launch vehicle with the Soyuz TMA-06M transport manned spacecraft to the launch facility and its preparation for launch planned for October 23, 2012 was adopted.

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss33/photo_10-20_2.html

jacqmans · « **Reply #50 on:** 10/21/2012 05:41 pm »

October 21, 2012.
LV Soyuz rollout to the launch pad

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Soyuz TMA-06M transport manned vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Soyuz launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad. Soyuz launch vehicle with Soyuz TMA-06M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad. L-2 days activities have been started.

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss33/photo_10-21.html

jacqmans · « **Reply #51 on:** 10/21/2012 05:43 pm »

http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19625

shuttlefan · « **Reply #52 on:** 10/21/2012 05:58 pm »

Quote from: Space Pete on 10/21/2012 04:49 pm

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm
It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Wow, didn't know it has been that long!

About how far apart are the two pads?

TJL · « **Reply #53 on:** 10/21/2012 06:31 pm »

Quote from: shuttlefan on 10/21/2012 05:58 pm

Quote from: Space Pete on 10/21/2012 04:49 pm
Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm
It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Wow, didn't know it has been that long!

About how far apart are the two pads?

Attached link will show distances between major launch pads at Baikonur:
http://www.spacefacts.de/maps/english/e_bai_ussr_31.htm

(Map courtesy of spacefacts.de)

Dappa · « **Reply #54 on:** 10/21/2012 09:29 pm »

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm

It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Which begs the question: why change pads now? Actually, why change pads at all?

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #55 on:** 10/21/2012 09:34 pm »

Quote from: Dappa on 10/21/2012 09:29 pm

Which begs the question: why change pads now? Actually, why change pads at all?

Because launch pad n°5 needs periodic maintenance.

shuttlefan · « **Reply #56 on:** 10/21/2012 11:32 pm »

Quote from: TJL on 10/21/2012 06:31 pm

Quote from: shuttlefan on 10/21/2012 05:58 pm
Quote from: Space Pete on 10/21/2012 04:49 pm
Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm
It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !

Wow, didn't know it has been that long!

About how far apart are the two pads?

Attached link will show distances between major launch pads at Baikonur:
http://www.spacefacts.de/maps/english/e_bai_ussr_31.htm

(Map courtesy of spacefacts.de)

Thank-you!

Satori · « **Reply #57 on:** 10/22/2012 10:24 am »

Quote from: Satori on 10/15/2012 07:44 pm

Quote from: Stan Black on 10/15/2012 04:23 pm
Quote from: Satori on 03/05/2012 09:18 am
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).

This launch vehicle was in fact used for the launch of Soyuz TMA-05M (the Roscosmos announcement was in error when mentioning that the launcher was for Soyuz TMA-06M)

Rui,

You list rocket Л15000-044 on your website however the fairing is Л15000-060? The serial numbers run in sequence and 060 implies rocket 040.

http://www.energia.ru/ru/iss/iss33/im/photo_10-14-10.jpg

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=17286.msg929713#msg929713

Hi Stan,

The information I have is that the rocket is 044. Launcher 040 will be used on Soyuz TMA-07M.

11A511U-FG Soyuz-FG (Л15000-044)

360-180 · « **Reply #58 on:** 10/22/2012 11:32 am »

Quote from: Dappa on 10/21/2012 09:29 pm

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 10/21/2012 04:38 pm
It seems so strange to see a manned launch from launch pad n°6 ! First time since Soyuz T-12 in 1984, 28 years ago !
Which begs the question: why change pads now? Actually, why change pads at all?

After upgrade pad will be capable to launch LV Soyuz 2-1

Artyom. · « **Reply #59 on:** 10/22/2012 11:41 am »

The State Commission meeting

The State Commission held its meeting at Baikonur launch site where the primary and backup crews for Soyuz TMA-06M were approved and the readiness of the space launcher system was confirmed.

The State Commission approved the proposed composition of the primary and backup crews.

Prime crew: Oleg Viktorovich Novitskiy (Roscosmos, Russia), Soyuz TMA-06M Commander; Evgeny Igorevich Tarelkin (Roscosmos, Russia), Soyuz TMA-06M Flight Engineer-1; Kevin Antony Ford (NASA, USA), Soyuz TMA-06M Flight Engineer-2.

Backup crew: Pavel Vladimirovich Vinogradov (Roscosmos, Russia), Soyuz TMA-06M Commander; Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Misurkin (Roscosmos, Russia), Soyuz TMA-06M Flight Engineer-1; Christopher John Cassidy (NASA, USA), Soyuz TMA-06M Flight Engineer-2.

The members of the primary and backup crews reported their readiness for the mission.

The launch of the Soyuz-FG integrated launch vehicle with the Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft to the ISS Orbital Complex is planned for October 23, 2012 at 14:51 a.m. Moscow time.

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss33/photo_10-22.html