Tag: Expedition 43

  • Soyuz launch double-header set for Friday

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    A Soyuz rocket is prepared for launch March 27 from French Guiana. Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace – Photo Optique Video du CSG – S. Martin Russian launch crews on two continents are putting the final touches on a pair of Soyuz rockets scheduled to blast off less than two hours apart Friday — one carrying a three-man…

  • Kelly, Kornienko eager for launch on one-year mission

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    STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS “SPACE PLACE” & USED WITH PERMISSION Scott Kelly (left) and Mikhail Kornienko will launch in March 2015 on a one-year mission on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko are gearing up for launch March 27 to kick off a record one-year stay aboard…