Integration of Soyuz’ first/second stages is complete at the Spaceport

The no. 1 Soyuz for launch from the Spaceport has marked a build-up milestone as its four first stage strap-on boosters are successfully mated with the Block A core second stage. This activity is part of regular maintenance checks for Soyuz vehicles in storage awaiting liftoff, and the procedure also is being used to qualify assembly processes in the Spaceport’s new Launcher Integration Building.