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

TL;DR
Soyuz TMA17M successfully launches and begins its orbital operations, with all systems functioning as expected.
Key Insights
- π€Ά The Soyuz TMA17M launch was successful, with all systems operating as expected.
- π― The core stage of the Soyuz measures 56 feet tall and burns for three minutes and 28 seconds.
- π₯ The third stage provides 67,000 pounds of thrust and burns for four minutes before separation.
- β Pre-programmed commands are executed to prepare the Soyuz for orbital operations.
- β Time-tagged commands activate systems onboard the Soyuz at precise times.
- β The solar arrays on the spacecraft are deployed during the orbital operations phase.
- π€Ά 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
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Soyuz TMA17M launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, delivering 930,000 pounds of thrust from its four boosters and single engine.
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The core stage of the Soyuz measures 56 feet tall and burns for a total of three minutes and 28 seconds before separation.
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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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