Access gantry is now retracting on launch pad revealing launch vehicle with #SoyuzMS20 spacecraft ready for liftoff in ~40 minutes:
Launch personnel now reports that the pad was evacuated (less than 25 minutes before liftoff)...
All fueling equipment is confirmed as evacuated from the pad... 20 minutes to liftoff...
10 min to #SoyuzMS20 liftoff: ground personnel announces 5-minute readiness for launch! Launch gyro instruments uncaged and activated; crew activates on-board recorders:
KEY-TO-LAUNCH command: 5 min to liftoff of #SoyuzMS20:

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