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The Expedition 18 / TMA-13 Soyuz Rocket launched on October 12th, 2008 at 7:01am UTC destined for the International Space Station. This is the full media event as seen on NASA TV. Liftoff occurs one hour in to the video, but there is some great video rolled throughout, so we decided to post the whole thing.

In this action packed, adventuresode of SpaceVidcast we cover the incredibly dangerous EVA that the Russians just completed. Exploding bolts, knives in space and ripping through thermal foam are just a few things they had to do on this unscheduled EVA. The largest solar panel installation in the US is going in Florida, and guess what space agency will be using it. We have found a star that likes to put out. Finally we chat about you, space and if you would go to space with a 1/70 chance of total crew and vehicle loss.

In the news: Soyuz TMA-12 Expedition 17 launched and docked with the ISS, Robotic lunar base that can move (um, cool) and we have found a new planet!
Topics of discussion are public or private space travel and how do we get out of our solar system?

Coverage of the Expedition 17 docking with the ISS along with mission meetings , hatch openings and welcomes.

The Soyuz rocket with the TMA-12 capsule launch bringing three new members to the International Space Station. This is coverage from about T-45 minutes up through stage 3 separation and cutoff.