Yuri Borisov, the head of Roscosmos, commented on the situation with #SoyuzMS22 to the media. He added a couple of important technical details to the Roscosmos statement:
1. The diameter of the hole is about 0.8 mm.
2. The decision on the future actions will be made on December 27.
3. If there will be any doubts in the safety of Soyuz-MS22, it will be replaced with Soyuz MS-23 which can be prepared for flight by February 19.
1. The diameter of the hole is about 0.8 mm.
2. The decision on the future actions will be made on December 27.
3. If there will be any doubts in the safety of Soyuz-MS22, it will be replaced with Soyuz MS-23 which can be prepared for flight by February 19.
Interesting moment: in his interview to Russia 24 Channel, Yuri Borisov said that the US partners offered various options to help with the #SoyuzMS22 situation, including to take the crew back to Earth on American ships. It was decided, this is not necessary. https://tass.ru/kosmos/16643157