Hey space fans! 🌌 Get ready for some out-of-this-world news! After a nail-biting last-second cancellation, the Soyuz spacecraft is all set to blast off this Saturday. 🚀
On Thursday, the crew's hearts must have skipped a beat when the launch was aborted just seconds before liftoff due to a pesky chemical power source glitch. But no worries! Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, swooped in to fix the issue faster than you can say \"to infinity and beyond!\" ✨
The star-studded crew includes Russian astronaut Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya, and American Tracy Dyson. Talk about an international space squad! 🌍 They're gearing up to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) at 15:10 GMT on Monday. Mark your calendars! 📅
Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov personally gave the good news to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Friday, expressing total confidence in a successful launch. High-fives all around! 🙌
Fun fact: The launch is happening from the legendary Baikonur cosmodrome, set amidst the stunning steppes of Kazakhstan. Imagine that view! 🌄
And here's a bonus tidbit: Novitsky and Vasilevskaya will be returning to Earth on April 6 alongside U.S. astronaut Loral O'Hara, who's currently chilling on the ISS. Talk about a quick turnaround! 🌠
Stay tuned for more updates on this epic space journey. To the stars and beyond! 🌠
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Soyuz spacecraft to launch Saturday, reach space station Monday
cgtn.com
