word. before every launch a russian orthodox priest comes to place the rock. it's a tradition that goes back more than twenty years. the. two hours before takeoff the three saunter calmly down cosmonauts out to the coach that will take them to the launch pad. an old song about cosmonauts by a soviet rock band players out a trip to the pioneer. area there were three civil wars of the very last to hold before the blast off a very emotional. in that three say goodbye to their colleagues and loved ones alexander gas check a pro copy and serina on your own chancellor who will be out of this world until december.