Preparations for the rollout of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the launch pad have begun at Baikonur Cosmodrome

The final stage of preparations for the launch of the Soyuz MS-29 manned spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan has officially begun, Earth.uz reported.

The mission aims to deliver the next crew of long-duration scientific expedition members to the International Space Station. This event is another significant demonstration of the importance of international cooperation in global space research.

In accordance with established tradition, a flag-raising ceremony was held on the square in front of the Cosmonaut Hotel, where the flags of the participating countries were raised. This ceremony is one of the key symbolic rituals performed before launch, during which the flags of Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan were hoisted high.

The act underscores the project’s global standing and the unity of nations. The honor of raising the flags was entrusted to the specialists who directly guide the spacecraft into orbit.

The ceremony was attended in full by both the primary and backup crews, who carefully raised the symbols of their respective nations.

Over the next two weeks leading up to the flight, the crew members will carry out their duties under conditions of heightened vigilance and strict responsibility.

During this period, final practical exercises in spacecraft systems control will be conducted, and the crew’s ability to respond correctly to unexpected emergency situations will be tested once again.

In addition, strict medical monitoring and quarantine measures remain an integral part of the preparation process, as specialists continuously monitor the health of the crew members, since the human body must withstand significant loads in the weightless conditions of space.

For Central Asia, each launch from the Baikonur complex represents a major technological and strategic interest. As the world’s oldest and largest operational space facility, this site continues to serve as a vital gateway for humanity’s exploration of the mysteries of space.

The launch of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft is scheduled for the near future and will enable an expansion of the scientific research program aboard the station. During this mission, dozens of important scientific experiments are planned to be conducted.