Astronauts stuck in space will return with SpaceX craft, NASA says

NASA will call on SpaceX to bring home two astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since early June after their Boeing spacecraft ran into several problems midflight, the agency said.

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[ericah]

Being in space that long can have some real effects on the body. This is a disgrace! Poor people

[ẞïGmÃbØī]

Truly a "if its boeing it aint going" moment

[AverageJoe]

Oh ! The mean and horrible Elon Musk is going to save them ?

[petercollins]

‘Stuck’ in earth orbit? I certainly wouldn’t be the first volunteer for any Mars mission! 😃

[RainG]

It is an embarrassment but at least people are trying to take the next step forward

[jameseagle]

ha 1969 Apollo 11 landed on moon successfully, half a century later, the Us spaceship not being able to spend back it's passengers?

[christopherscustoms]

Yup, those poor astronauts will be recycling urine for hydration soon, if not already.

[ericjohnson]

Somebody won't be home for Christmas 😮😮

[greenpickle]

What an embarrassment. And what a joke.

[skymeadow]

He cares more about Boeing then his astronauts

[EdwardThatch-eeyx]

As of August 2024, there are ongoing concerns in the aviation industry regarding the safety of Boeing airplanes. Key areas of focus include:

1. 737 MAX: Following two fatal crashes, Boeing made significant changes to the 737 MAX's software and training protocols. The aircraft has since been recertified and returned to service, but scrutiny remains high.

2. 787 Dreamliner: Issues related to the Dreamliner's production have raised concerns about the quality of components and manufacturing processes. Boeing has addressed these through inspections and improvements.

3. 777X: The new 777X has faced delays and scrutiny over its development and certification processes, with ongoing evaluations to ensure it meets safety standards.

Additionally, recent concerns have emerged at NASA regarding spacecraft safety:

1. Helium leaks

2. Engine malfunctions

3. The spacecraft has been deemed unsafe, and astronauts on a recent 7-day mission are currently stranded on the International Space Station until February 2025!

Given these issues, some might prefer alternatives such as Airbus or SpaceX for their travel needs.

[AnOwlfie]

A simple "you weren't up to the standard" would have sufficed.

[watsonhall]

They will really have an adjustment after returning to earth...being in space so long imagine.

[LXIIIPendragonLXIII]

America needs South Africans to get into space?

All of you are immidiately fired..

[NPs]

Kamala Harris is Chair of the National Space Council and MIA from that role.

[reecom]

Boeing stock price will be dropping like a rock with all these misjudgments, mistakes and misinformation they have been saying!

[Bob-bbur]

Remember when this man sold out to get a ride on the space shuttle

[ntilewills]

Bill Nelson looks too similar to the Aliens from Fire In The Sky. Go look and tell me I'm wrong.

[aintree]

I wonder if Butch and Sonney....had to visit A and E ....what would happen.
Mind you waiting hours and hours....would not make much difference.

[davidmauldin]

Thank You Elon Musk for getting our stranded astronauts!