On the starting complex “East” of the Baikonur cosmodrome approaches the preparing for the launch of the Soyuz-2.1B launch vehicle with the MM-MM-MO-ME transport cargo ship, which is scheduled for November 24, 2021. Today is a reserve day in preparing for the start of the Soyphonian Rocket Soyuz-2.1B / Progress M-mind.
On Monday, November 22, work was underway on the schedule of the second starting day. The result was successful general tests – checking the functioning of the systems of the complex with the simulation of the carrier rocket flight to the branch of the ship. On Tuesday, the “spray” will be held – checks on the tightness of the pipelines for which the refueling fuel will be performed.
On Wednesday morning, the specialists of the cosmodrome will begin work on the program of the start-up day. At noon, Moscow time, a meeting of the State Commission will begin, at which the test results conducted with the carrier rocket and the module cargo ship within three start days will be considered. Commission members will appreciate the readiness of the product to refuel fuel and start components at the appointed time.