L-9: Thanks to the specialists at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the technical integration operations are complete and our Soyuz is now inside the rocket fairing. Shortly after launch the the rocket fairing is literally blown away with explosive bolts to reveal the spacecraft inside. The fairing is only used for less than three minutes but it ensures our rocket keeps an aerodynamic profile. We get to see the spacecraft one last time on 11 November before the complete package is rolled out to the launchpad! Photos from Roscosmos State Corporation
