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MSRS "Loutch" is successfully working on the launch of the TMS "Soyuz MS-08"

MSRS "Loutch" is successfully working on the launch of the TMS "Soyuz MS-08"
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MSRS "Loutch" is successfully working on the launch of the TMS "Soyuz MS-08"
22.03.2018
«Luch» system

Multifunctional space relay system MSRS "Loutch" is performing in normal mode its task at the launch of the transport manned spacecraft (TMS) "Soyuz MS-08".

During the launch, held on 21 March 2018 20:44 MSK from the platform №1 of Baikonur cosmodrome, by MKSR "Loutch" subscriber equipment were facilitated relaying channels and a Wi-Fi access network deployed by specialists of JSC "Satellite system "Gonets" for mobile Internet access for persons present at the launch.

MSRS "Loutch" performs the task of relaying telemetry information from the TMS board of "Soyuz MS-08", that is to be docked with the International space station, on March 23, 2018 22:41 GMT.

Start of TMS "Soyuz MS-08" Photo: Roscosmos