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Published 08 April, 2008, 10:08

On Tuesday April 8, only on RT, you can see the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. This live event is not just any old space launch, but a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the power and drama of a Russian space mission.

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To watch the Soyuz launch, live from the Baikanur cosmodrome, follow the link.

The launch takes place at 3.16pm Moscow time.

RT coverage starts at 3pm (11am GMT).

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