Expedition 36 "Volare" go for launch.

Date: Mon, May 27, 2013 | 14:00 - 15:15 GMT | 16:00 - 17:15 CEST

Type: ESA TV News

Format: 16:9

The Expedition 36 crew, with Italian European astronaut Luca Parmitano, arrived in Baikonur on May 16 for their final mission preparations prior to launch on 29 May. Today the State Commission will hear from the mssion managers and crew and give the go ahead for launch tomorrow night. Shortly afterwards, the crew will give a final media conference from their quarantine quarters.

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