April 1, 2019

On March 31, the general assembly of the “Soyuz-2.1a” launch vehicle with the “Progress MS-11” cargo spaceship was completed.

The head unit with the spacecraft and the third stage assembled with the “package” (stages 1 and 2) of the “Soyuz-2.1a” launch vehicle.

Representatives of the Technical Management and the State Commission issued a document on readiness for the roll out and installation of the launch vehicle at the launch pad № 31.

The roll out will take place tomorrow, on April 1.

The launch of the “Progress MS-11” spacecraft is scheduled for 14:01 (Moscow time) on April 4.

The purpose of the flight is to deliver on board of the International Space Station fuel, water and other cargoes, necessary for the further operation of the station in manned mode.

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