Photos: Soyuz TMA-20M Final Pre-Launch Processing & Shroud Encapsulation

March 15, 2016March 18, 2016 Patrick Blau 3276 Views Baikonur, Crewed Spaceflight, Soyuz TMA-20M

Photos show the Soyuz TMA-20M spacecraft go through a final set of preparatory steps to get ready to meet its Soyuz FG launch vehicle. Engineers conducted a final inspection of the spacecraft and removed protective covers before the vehicle was rotated to a horizontal position and encapsulated in its protective launch shroud.

All Photos: RSC Energia

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