If there can't be a new manned mission from Earth by then, administrators will have to decide whether to take extensive steps to extend the vehicle's certification for the return flight, proceed on a return flight without certification, or de-man the space station by flying back the remaining crew members within the certification period, he said.

CNN: Russia postpones new manned space station mission

"Achieving FIPS certification for an entirely new platform in a very short period of time, and before launch, is quite remarkable and a testament to the dedication of our security team, " said David MacFarlane, Director, Security Certifications at RIM.

ENGADGET: That's an affirmative on BlackBerry 10 security certification, sir