NASA - Soyuz TMA-01M Rolls to the Launch Pad

The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft is rolled out by train to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010.

The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft is raised into launch position at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. 

Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi

The TMA-01M is a new modified Soyuz vehicle that features upgraded avionics and a digital cockpit display.

The launch of three new Expedition 25 crew members--Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, NASA Flight Engineer Scott Kelly and Russian Flight Engineer Oleg Skripochka--is scheduled to launch on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.

Image Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi