Boeing Starliner crew remains in space after delay raises questions

A days-long mission has turned into a weeks-long stay for the Boeing Starliner crew, with the NASA astronauts docked at the International Space Station since June 6. As their return date remains unclear, NASA is pushing back on claims that the crew is stuck. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports.

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[nata]

If it's a Boeing I ain't going.

[Phlegethon]

If they’re not stuck then bring them back

[TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Dude sitting in his chair, in his house, in his city, in his start, on his planet and says "they will have plenty for an extended stay, they will be fine" come on dude.

[beckyp]

The astronauts aren't stranded, simply unable to fly their plane back home. But not stranded. What a joke.

[unfundedopportunities]

They have zero confidence in that capsule at this point. I wonder how much longer until they ask for help from SpaceX.

[AnthonyTolhurst-dwnc]

No more spacecraft contracts for Boing!

[AuralioCabal-nlgi]

Time to ask Boeing/ ULA for a refund, how much did NASA and the US Govt overpay Boeing over Space X contract ?

[krist]

Delay after delay, and now even delayed while in orbit. They better off sending Crew Dragon to get these astronauts back, and let Starliner re-enter without crew. NASA said Columbia was safe too.

[TabRossst]

We're living in an Idiocracy these days.

[joer]

Why was a company with a history of killing people allowed to send a craft with not a single successful unmanned flight to space with lives on it? And why are they insane enough to let them come back on it?

[rolandrazorback]

I would not go back to earth on that thing. It's probably going to explode or something.

[AlMaksiki]

If they name it Starliner MAX, everything will be fine

[applejuicejunkie]

Profits before people leads to disaster every time.

[georgematheson]

The thruster engineer knew whats wrong with them but he shot himself in the back of the head twice.

[wikolib]

Something in this story doesn't add up. Are they concerned Starliner is going to burn up on re-entry or something?

[brucemacnintch]

For some strange reason the Gilligan's Island theme started playing in my head as I watched this.

[StirFryChicken]

They need time to cover things up to protect Boeing from its already devastating status

[trevorgwelch]

One woman and seven men marooned in space --- what could possibly happen . ?

[grayflaneur]

"They aren't stranded, we just don't have a return date." Says NASA.. (Never A Straight Answer).

[straighttoyou]

The cost for the vehicle to return was simply soo much that a couple executives would not be able to vaca in Hawaii this summer.. So, it was synergized out during a corporate meeting. Instead of calling them "astronauts", we will call them, " a platonic relationship" doing a long distance move.
So, the "new" permanent residents will enjoy their new studio, with great views, and "cozy" accommodations. Along with long walks to fix things.
(The listing forgot to mention, it's a fixer upper)
Boeing, we help your dreams come
Then leave you somewhere,