1.   American astronaut Mike Foale will be stationed in the Soyuz escape capsule in case a quick getaway is necessary.

2.   During the repairs, Foale will be stationed in the Soyuz escape capsule to assist in case the crew needs to evacuate.

3.   Russia will send up navigational and control equipment, escape capsules, and modules for habitation and research.

4.   The Soyuz can serve as an escape capsule in the event of an emergency.

5.   American astronaut Michael Foale will be waiting inside the Soyuz escape capsule, ready to make a quick exit with his colleagues if necessary.

6.   American astronaut Michael Foale is to wait in an escape capsule in case the crew needs to evacuate the space station.

7.   American astronaut Michael Foale will wait in an escape capsule in case the crew has to evacuate.

8.   An attached Soyuz escape capsule could bring them home at any time.

9.   American astronaut Michael Fole will be stationed in the Soyuz escape capsule to assist in case of trouble.

10.   Backup oxygen canisters were hooked up and the crew communicated with Mission Control from the Soyuz escape capsule, which has systems independent from the rest of the Mir.