Expedition 44 Launches To The International Space Station | Summary and Q&A

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July 22, 2015
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Expedition 44 Launches To The International Space Station

TL;DR

Soyuz TMA17M successfully launches and begins its orbital operations, with all systems functioning as expected.

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Key Insights

  • 🀢 The Soyuz TMA17M launch was successful, with all systems operating as expected.
  • πŸ’― The core stage of the Soyuz measures 56 feet tall and burns for three minutes and 28 seconds.
  • πŸ”₯ The third stage provides 67,000 pounds of thrust and burns for four minutes before separation.
  • ❓ Pre-programmed commands are executed to prepare the Soyuz for orbital operations.
  • βŒ› Time-tagged commands activate systems onboard the Soyuz at precise times.
  • ❓ The solar arrays on the spacecraft are deployed during the orbital operations phase.
  • 🀢 The Soyuz TMA17M launch occurred on time at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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Questions & Answers

Q: How much thrust does the Soyuz TMA17M generate during its launch?

The Soyuz TMA17M generates 930,000 pounds of thrust from its four boosters and single engine.

Q: How long does the core stage burn before separation?

The core stage burns for three minutes and 28 seconds before separating from the Soyuz TMA17M.

Q: What happens during the hot stage transition?

The hot stage transition occurs when the third stage of the Soyuz ignites while the second stage is still burning.

Q: How long does the third stage burn before separation?

The third stage burns for the next four minutes of the mission before separating from the Soyuz TMA17M.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Soyuz TMA17M launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, delivering 930,000 pounds of thrust from its four boosters and single engine.

  • The core stage of the Soyuz measures 56 feet tall and burns for a total of three minutes and 28 seconds before separation.

  • The third stage ignites while the second stage is still burning and provides 67,000 pounds of thrust for the next four minutes of the mission.

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