Waiting is the hardest part...
The integrated launch vehicle has completed all of its checkouts and is on the pad, ready to proceed with launch. The spacecraft has completed all its checkouts, and is ready to start its 35,000km journey to its final orbit.
All that's left now is the waiting. The countdown will take place this evening into the wee-small hours of the morning when we launch at 5:18am, Saturday, March 15 Baikonur Standard Time (7:18pm, Friday, March 14 EDT). Operators will be obeying their stations, and watching their systems to make sure that all parameters are acceptable for launch. Watch the web cast to see liftoff live from Baikonur!
