NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara, along with Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, are set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS).
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The launch is scheduled from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:44 a.m. ET.
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They will use the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft for their journey to the ISS.
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NASA is providing live coverage of the launch, starting at 10:45 a.m. ET, available on various platforms, including NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website and YouTube channel.
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This mission marks the first space flight for both Loral O'Hara and Nikolai Chub.
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Oleg Kononenko, one of the Russian cosmonauts, has previously completed four space flights.
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The crew will follow a two-orbit, three-hour trajectory to dock with the ISS's Rassvet module at 2:56 p.m.
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This mission will contribute to the ongoing research and activities on the ISS.
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The launch signifies continued cooperation in space exploration between NASA and Roscosmos.
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The crew's arrival at the ISS will expand the station's capabilities and research potential.
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