The Mir space station's main computer failed, forcing the crew to turn off all systems except life-support equipment. It was the third computer failure since July. The generators were restored a few hours later. Mir main computer fails, forcing the crew to shut down central systems. Computerized automatic pilot system aboard a Progress supply ship fails during redocking.
Crew uses manual controls to dock cargo ship.
Two electrohydrolytic oxygen generators break down and crew is forced to use special oxygen canisters. Mir loses power after crew member accidentally disconnects a vital computer cable sending Mir into free drift. Later he is declared unfit for repairing the Spektr module. Officials say they cannot identify substance. Russian space officials say the problem can be fixed.