Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques prepares for launch to the International Space Station
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is scheduled to take off for the International Space Station on December 3, 2018, from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, at approximately 6:31 a.m. ET (5:31 p.m. local time in Kazakhstan).
As the launch approaches, David and Expedition 58 crewmates Anne McClain and Oleg Kononenkowill be participating in pre-launch activities, including qualification exams, traditional ceremonies and news conferences.
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November 13–14 |
Qualification exams |
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November 15 |
Crew news conference at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center Traditional Red Square visit |
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November 19 |
Crew departure for Baikonur, beginning of quarantine period |
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December 1 |
Soyuz rocket is transported to the launch pad |
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December 2 |
Meeting of the State Commission Crew news conference |
Video files of some activities will be available on NASA TV.
- For more information on David Saint-Jacques’ mission.
- For more information about the Soyuz.
- For b-roll footage of David Saint-Jacques, access our FTP site.
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