11.   It said mission controllers spotted a minor problem in the automatic docking system.

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

13.   Russian mission controllers said they hoped the cosmonauts would use their resourcefulness to find some way of raising a New Year toast in zero gravity.

14.   Solovyov was resting Monday following a sleepless night when he worked together with mission controllers to restart the gyroscopes, Lyndin said.

15.   The cosmonauts are expected to practice in another compartment, using the new suit and training with tools, before mission controllers decide the team is ready for action.

16.   Tsibliyev asked mission controllers whether they thought he would be able to participate in the repair mission.

17.   Tsibliyev sounded worried and upset when he spoke to mission controllers and the doctor on Monday.

18.   U.S. astronaut Andrew Thomas will stay inside the station during the operation, helping mission controllers communicate with the crew and monitoring their progress.

19.   With so many units involved, mission planners conduct rehearsals with the helicopter pilots, rocket crews and mission controllers.