July 25, 2013

According to Roscosmos, at Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-20M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Soyuz-U launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad. Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-20M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad 31. L-2 days activities have been started.

The launch of Soyuz-U booster with Progress M-20M cargo spacecraft is scheduled for 00:45 a.m. Moscow time on July 28.

Image credit – RSC Energia

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