October 13, 2003. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Mike Foale (center) visits the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Oct. 13, 2003 during final prelaunch preparations. Foale, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri and European Space Agency Astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain will be launched from this pad to the International Space Station on Oct. 18. Photo Credit"NASA/Bill Ingalls"
Location Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Date October 13, 2003