NASA to decide in 2 weeks how to bring home astronauts stuck in space

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It’s been three months since two NASA astronauts found themselves stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) because of a malfunctioning Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

The Starliner, once believed to be a new era in American spaceflight, has been plagued by technical issues since its inception. Malfunctioning thrusters and a leaking helium tank have prevented the spacecraft from returning to Earth.

Engineers back on Earth have been working to diagnose and fix the problems. Using a replica test engine, they think they’ve pinpointed the root cause. However, uncertainty remains, and additional time is needed before a solution can be implemented in space.

The prolonged stay on the ISS has forced NASA to consider alternative return options. One possibility is to utilize a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to retrieve the stranded astronauts. If this route is chosen, the astronauts could be forced to remain aboard the station until at least February. #Space #News

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Notice all the comments are turned off on the rest of these because everyone called them out of it being faked

qdingxl
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I don't like being stranded because of heavy rain and resulting flooding. They are amazingly chipper without definite answers in space.

vernelledouglas
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They'll be rescued only in Feb 2025? Who will it who first?

ventolin
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This is crazy! With all the technology, they should be able to bring them back sooner. You mean these poor people have to spend Christmas up there? Something does not seem right here..

AngelAngel-qmko
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Can anyone imagine what would happen if a war broke out down here? Who else thinks about astronauts in the big war?

MW-ttfy
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I just heard on the news that what was thought to be a one week round trip to the International Space Station by the Starliner vehicle will now not return to earth until February, 2025. I understand that NASA is considering to rename the International Space Station the Gilligan Space Station.

MFM
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Yeah thats if Elon Musk doesn't get there first, this is a justification. more Money for SpaceX

markwebb
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I totally forgot about this, they’ve been stuck up there this whole time?

lordzanthartehallen
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decide in two weeks? is that when their secret alien chasing mission will be over? wtf is the real reason

gemmster
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Just another Bloated American Industry Bumble. -Why is Boeing still allowed to operate, and it’s CEO’s free to wander in and out of the Liquor Stores, and not in Prison?
What IS the cost of Faith in one’s country?

KD-migp
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Ill submitt the data so they will reopen the investigation how copy?

WhyYoukeepspying
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no humans up there and never have been up there! come on now 🤦

coxy_normus
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They are in TEXAS they never left it is fake

qdingxl
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how many dei work at boeing and nasa. i will never fly a boeing plane again.

dezkype