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In pictures: Russia prepares space giant
Russia prepares to launch a giant Proton rocket carrying a 24-tonne module which will form the living quarters for astronauts on the International Space Station. 
The huge rocket is carried from the assembly area at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, by train
The 24-tonne Zvezda module requires a heavy vehicle to lift it into orbit
The payload will form the living accommodation for the International Space Station
Once on the launch pad, the rocket is gently raised into position
The new unit will be attached to the Zarya and Unity modules already in place
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