1.   Foale began making routine preparations today, which included checking his spacesuit and studying documents, Solovyov said.

2.   On Friday, Solovyov and Foale continued checking their spacesuits and doing physical exercises to prepare for a grueling five-hour spacewalk.

3.   Solovyov and Foale continued checking their spacesuits and doing physical exercises Friday to prepare for a grueling five-hour spacewalk.

4.   The crew members checked their spacesuits Monday for fit and flexibility and also to make sure there were no leaks, space officials said.

5.   The crew of the Mir orbiting station started to check their spacesuits on Monday to prepare for two spacewalks due to take place over the next nine days.