Why These Astronauts Got Rescued

These two astronauts just got back from the International Space Station. They were supposed to be on the ISS 8 days, and they stayed more than 9 months! Here’s why...

Back in June, they took off from earth on the Boeing Starliner. To reach the ISS, they had to chase it down, flying out to its orbit 250 miles above Earth and zooming to reach its speed of over 28,000 km/h. But as they approached, some of their thrusters malfunctioned. That made NASA worry the Starliner wouldn’t get the astronauts home safely, so they sent it back empty. But that meant these astronauts needed a different ride home!

Usually there are around 7 crew on the ISS, and NASA swaps 4 out every 6 months or so. So in September, on the next planned SpaceX mission, they only sent 2 - leaving 2 seats back for our astronauts!

And now, they’re safely HOME.

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[DanielGronau-ff]

They must have a crazy overtime sheet.

[nwlkr]

if it’s boeing, you ain’t going. (home)

[bebesT-T]

my science teacher used to go to school with the astronaut Suni and are still very good friends. when she was up in space she would send him weekly updates for him to show class. really cool.

[Nxuzif-obvi]

Damn they’re going to have the craziest dad lore like“i was stuck in space for nine months you’ll be fine not going to that party”

[livelifefamilyzone]

Shout out to the engineers and other employees who made this possible. Hope the astronauts are well. 😊

[auldcrow]

"Here's how it happened - Boeing" yup, checks out

[Riomojo]

A pod of dolphins welcomed them when they got picked up from the water 😊

[maly.]

Plz make a detailed video about their physical and psychological changes..

[StolasGoetia]

it's crazy to me that people don't believe that these people were in space. like some people even say space doesn't exist.

[AMaddRHattR]

I'm so happy they made it home! I hope they are okay! ❤❤

[Farcyde]

As far as space mistakes go, an extended space stay is one I'll glady take over others

[efreemantle]

There is the „100 days club“ for astronauts who stayed that long in space. That’s like an internal honor/dream for astronauts.
So even if their long stay was involuntary, I don’t think they’ll be mad about it ^^

[blu-_]

I heard about this a few months ago, glad they’re home safe!

[cesarordaz]

I give so much credit to the astronauts for risking their lives aboard a Boeing spacecraft.

[udini]

Cat caretaker : " So how long will you be leaving home? "
Astronaut: " Just a few days "
🚀

[saipavanvelidandla]

It ain't an optimistic tech story, but a horror one written by Boeing 😅

[tomassanchez]

Gotta be the slowest rescue mission ever planned

[gavinwilliams]

he goes to my church! his fam is beyond happy to have him home after such a long time.

[TumbleWeedMSM]

I have been following the incident since the start. It’s incredible they made it! I hope they aren’t sick of each other.


Edit: To the people telling me they weren’t in danger, you are right. When I said I was following this from the start, I should have said I was following it very loosely from the start. I apologize for my errors.

[PhotosFromLei]

I like how you said OVER 28, 000 kph (17, 000 mph) because in my science academic team a couple years ago, we were learning about the space shuttles and we learned that in order to leave earths atmosphere, you have to go exactly 17, 321 mph and that fun fact has stuck with me for three years now and this reminded me of it. Thank you!