Step to the historic launch of “Soyuz” is installed on the launch pad East – BBC News

at the cosmodrome “East” made another step towards the launch of the first. Launch vehicle “Soyuz” is installed on the launch pad. According to the plan, start-up is scheduled for April 27 at 5:00 am. On board the “Union” will be more satellites. Including -. The spacecraft “Lomonosov”, created by specialists of Moscow State forces

To see with your own eyes before transporting the rocket launch came a historic cosmodrome all employees, even those who were not involved in the process. All are photographed and even enclose coins under the wheels of the composition. Flattened coins remain in the memory of this tradition – even from Baikonur

Responsible for the export of missiles, Alexander also worked for 17 years at Baikonur.. Journalists talk to them on the go. Cosmodrome “East” its delights.

The export of missiles was preceded by a large-scale and at the same time rigorous training in the assembly and testing complex. Here, everything is literally shining newness and purity. To think that only 5 years ago, there was an open field, and now – the launch site, which is preparing for the first run

“A lot I blew rockets, but did not expect, as it is now waiting for”, – says. Konstantin Nasulenko, Chief Technology complex

The rocket being taken to launch site very carefully, with a speed of three kilometers per hour, so the trip takes almost 2 hours

The climax:.. the installation launcher to the launch pad. Experts are already counting the days and hours leading up to the start.

The first launch of the first in the modern history of Russia cosmodrome in fact mark the beginning of a new era in the Russian space program. Within a year or two starts to become routine in a good way. “With the successful implementation of the program, I think, and leave by 8 launches in 2018″, – said Igor Komarov, the head of the Russian Federal Space Agency

The launcher will orbit three Russian satellite.. In the space “Soyuz-2″ will go with the image of Yuri Gagarin on board

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