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Old October 24th 05, 09:52 PM
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Default No straight answers from NASA on depressurization event on Soyuz descent

Out of curiosity, what is the consquence today if the historic
valve-stuck-open problem repeats?

They wear pressure suits now, so is it a matter of having time to put
on the helmet and gloves? are those already on?

Presumably it is harder to flip switches, etc in a suit inflated by
pressure difference (ie, in a depressuarized capsule).

Not saying the issue should be taken lightly, but wondering if it's
medium danger / severe annoyance level, or if it's seriously life
threatening on the ground it until it's fixed level?