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When the launch vehicle ascended to an altitude of approximately 50 km, a critical failure occurred during the separation of upper stages, resulting in debris striking the center stage, causing a fuel tank to depressurize. This prompted an automatic rescue system that successfully undocked the crew capsule from the malfunctioning launch vehicle. The crew experienced violent shaking during the turmoil and had to execute an emergency landing approximately 402 km from the launch site.
Fortunately, both members of the crew survived. Ovchinin provided reassurance with his calm demeanor even during the chaos, often referencing the iconic phrase, "Houston, we have a problem," which dates back to the Apollo 13 mission.