1.   Allow time for all moist or wet areas to dry thoroughly before attempting repairs.

2.   Back when large-capacity drives cost thousands of dollars, it made sense to at least attempt a repair.

3.   Aboard are new flex hoses that the cosmonauts will use to attempt repairs on the oxygen generator.

4.   Now, Lazutkin will attempt the repair, assisted by Foale, if US and Russian officials decide the American astronaut is up to the task.

5.   The rails will permit future spacewalkers to attempt external repairs.

6.   The Russians want the crew to attempt the repairs now using a special hermetic plate transported to the Mir.

7.   Utility linemen were afraid to attempt a repair, and the army said that it had battles to fight elsewhere.

8.   While attempting repairs, the crew discovered additional gearbox damage and retired.

9.   Previously, mission controllers had said the repairs would be attempted later.

10.   They are to dock with the Mir on Thursday and plan to attempt tricky repairs to restore the damaged space station to full power.