Moscow. September 18. INTERFAX.RU Transport manned spacecraft, launched to the International space station (ISS) has been postponed before, could be replaced, told “Interfax” a source at the cosmodrome.
“Can be considered the replacement of the vehicle with serial number 732 for a vehicle with serial number 733, which was assembled for the next run. The name of the ship “Soyuz MS-02 can be saved,” – said the source.
meanwhile, considers other ways to solve on the eve of the launch of technical problems. He did not rule out that if the Commission decides about the replacement, ship with serial number 732 after solving the technical problems may be sent to the ISS next expedition.
“Roscosmos” on the eve made the decision to postpone the planned September 23, 2016 start of spacecraft “Soyuz MS-02″ for technical reasons after the control tests at the Baikonur cosmodrome.
As reported by “Interfax” a source at the launch site, preflight tests of spacecraft “Soyuz MS-02 at Baikonur, according to preliminary data, has revealed a failure in the system of interaction with the launch vehicle.
“Previously, the pre-test helped to identify the problem in a timely manner in the system facilitating the interaction between the spaceship and the carrier rocket, but consider other technical options. Finally they formulate the Commission only upon completion of the work,” – said the Agency interlocutor.
In turn, the press service of the state Corporation “Roscosmos”, “Interfax” have confirmed that the spaceport has begun work the special Commission.
“the Commission is examining the causes of the incident. On the final launch date will be announced later,” – said the press service.
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