Progress M-15M Ready for Launch to ISS

Progress M-15M Cargo Spacecraft Mated to Soyuz U Launch Vehicle Image Credit: Energia The Progress M-15M resupply vessel for the International Space Station (ISS) has been integrated with the Soyuz U launch vehicle and transported (yesterday) to the pad for tomorrow’s launch. The launch from Baikonur is scheduled for 20 April at 12:50:24 UTC (5:50 AM Phoenix time). The launch will be carried live by Tsenki beginning at 3:50 AM Phoenix time (10:50 UTC and 14:50 Moscow time). Images below show the raising and positioning of the launch vehicle at Baikonur. Progress M-15M and Soyuz U Launch Vehicle Being Raised at Baikonur Image Credit: Energia Progress M-15M and Soyuz U Launch Vehicle On the Pad at Baikonur Image Credit: Energia