Unexpected
Krikalev expressed, “ For us, it was totally unexpected. We didn’t understand what happened. When we discussed all this, we tried to grasp how it would affect the space program .”
As expected, he was also worried about his own health and well-being. “ Do I have enough strength? Will I be able to readjust for this longer stay to complete the program? Naturally, at one point, I had my doubts .”