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[i]"Problems emerged during the delivery of the spaceship; therefore, a descent capsule was to be replaced. We do not conceal that the descent capsule (for the ISS crew to be brought back to the Earth - Itar-Tass) will be replaced," the Energia president pointed out. According to him, despite the fact that during the examination of the spaceship "neither external deformations nor dents" were found, the Energia leadership decided to bring the descent capsule back to the producer in order to replace it with another one from a next spaceship, which is passing preparation for a launch in spring 2011. Since during the delivery "some breakdowns were exposed, we should check all thoroughly - something could have twisted, the state of locks and other things" in order to guarantee the safety of the flight and the descent to the Earth, Lopota pointed out.[/i]
[i]"Two component parts (of the spaceship) shifted two millimeters due to violated delivery rules," he remarked. "If we have to bring the spaceship back to the plant, a delay of several days will take place," the Roskosmos chief said, noting that "this will not break the flight schedule."[/i]
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