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Link Posted: 6/10/2024 6:14:12 PM EST
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For example, engineers discovered issues with Starliner's parachute system and its wiring, much of which turned out to be wrapped in flammable tape.
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that was a great idea. lol
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 6:45:49 PM EST
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"Shakeout Cruise".

Is that anything like a shakedown cruise?

Maybe that's what they call it when it's a Boeing.

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More like shakeapart cruise.

Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:10:40 PM EST
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I guess it’s time to call Elon and send space X to save them. Nice work Boeing. Never change.

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Savage.  But accurate
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:15:56 PM EST
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"That motherfucker right there is not real."
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:17:08 PM EST
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that was a great idea. lol
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For example, engineers discovered issues with Starliner's parachute system and its wiring, much of which turned out to be wrapped in flammable tape.


that was a great idea. lol


It sounds like they were following the Soviet example of venting peroxide past the parachute lines (which made them fall apart - and caused the somewhat important capsule they were holding to hit the ground at excessive speed.  (similar to dropping it from 10,000 feet or so.)
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:23:43 PM EST
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It's Boeing, guess they should be lucky they're still alive to worry about the trip back down.
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Has anyone in mission control suddenly caught pneumonia and shot themselves in the back of the head with a shotgun six times?
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:29:10 PM EST
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Elon should offer to go get them...
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Maybe they can catch a ride home on SpaceX and kick their junker to the curb.


Elon should offer to go get them...



Is there enough time to set up a dragon capsule and rocket to go get them?
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:31:35 PM EST
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its not exactly stranded according to that article.
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Editorializing article titles is a bannable offense on a whole lot of forums, and for good reason.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:38:12 PM EST
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They are UNABLE to return on time, how are they not stranded till the issue is resolved? They had issues pop up in route to the ISS.

Starliner also encountered problems with its thrusters. Five of the capsule’s 28 thrusters malfunctioned, forcing the crew to scramble and restart four of them.

This setback caused Starliner to miss its initial docking window and circle the Earth for an extra hour before successfully linking up with the ISS.


https://interestingengineering.com/space/starliner-docks-at-space-station-with-crew
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:38:55 PM EST
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Are they in a little tiny capsule with no room to move? Jeez, that would drive me crazy.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:43:19 PM EST
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They are UNABLE to return on time, how are they not stranded till the issue is resolved? They had issues pop up in route to the ISS.

Starliner also encountered problems with its thrusters. Five of the capsule’s 28 thrusters malfunctioned, forcing the crew to scramble and restart four of them.

This setback caused Starliner to miss its initial docking window and circle the Earth for an extra hour before successfully linking up with the ISS.


https://interestingengineering.com/space/starliner-docks-at-space-station-with-crew
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They got there late and now are dealing with ISS schedule conflicts which is a space walk. They will not have dueling operations like that on ISS.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:43:36 PM EST
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So Boeing is the first to "leave one up there" - I guess being the butt of a worn out joke is a first of sorts.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:49:21 PM EST
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Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:53:51 PM EST
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lost in space... a three hour tour
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:57:05 PM EST
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Clickbait title. Based on the article they are not stranded in orbit unable to return…they will not return on time but are neither stranded or unable.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:58:10 PM EST
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Did you all know about Boeings racecar attempt?

E46 M3 loses door at 280 kph | Nürburgring Onboard Race car
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:58:29 PM EST
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Elon should offer to go get them...
Or send up a Jerry can so they can jump start it.
ETA.
If nothing else, dragon could tow it back.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 7:58:39 PM EST
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The Russian Soyuz is the safest lander. I’d hitch a ride on one of those.
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factually incorrect.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:01:32 PM EST
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If they cant go back on starliner then thats literally whats going to happen. no option.

Pretty sure only Crew Dragon can autopilot and dock itself.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:03:07 PM EST
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Is there enough time to set up a dragon capsule and rocket to go get them?
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Crew 8 is still there and can carry 7.  It only brought 4 with it (3 astronauts, 1 cosmonaut).
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:07:21 PM EST
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This is what happens when you launch a DEI built rocketship with known problems just to save face
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:07:23 PM EST
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factually incorrect.
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The Russian Soyuz is the safest lander. I’d hitch a ride on one of those.


factually incorrect.

Considering the length of service it is statistically the safest.

I'd rather ride dragon though. Looks like a more comfortable ride.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:10:10 PM EST
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They are UNABLE to return on time, how are they not stranded till the issue is resolved? They had issues pop up in route to the ISS.

Starliner also encountered problems with its thrusters. Five of the capsule’s 28 thrusters malfunctioned, forcing the crew to scramble and restart four of them.

This setback caused Starliner to miss its initial docking window and circle the Earth for an extra hour before successfully linking up with the ISS.


https://interestingengineering.com/space/starliner-docks-at-space-station-with-crew
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Editorializing article titles is a bannable offense on a whole lot of forums, and for good reason.

They are UNABLE to return on time, how are they not stranded till the issue is resolved? They had issues pop up in route to the ISS.

Starliner also encountered problems with its thrusters. Five of the capsule’s 28 thrusters malfunctioned, forcing the crew to scramble and restart four of them.

This setback caused Starliner to miss its initial docking window and circle the Earth for an extra hour before successfully linking up with the ISS.


https://interestingengineering.com/space/starliner-docks-at-space-station-with-crew

If you are stuck in traffic are you stranded, or delayed?

Your thread title sucks and you know it.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:12:55 PM EST
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"Shakeout Cruise".

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Boeing can’t even get standard nomenclature correct.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:22:30 PM EST
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This is what happens when you launch a DEI built rocketship with known problems just to save face
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Hopefully, those awful (old white male engineers) charge enough in consultation fees that the bean counters starve.  
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:25:51 PM EST
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Are they in a little tiny capsule with no room to move? Jeez, that would drive me crazy.
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they are in the ISS hanging out.

Boeing Starliner crew enters space station after docking


Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:28:23 PM EST
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They got there late and now are dealing with ISS schedule conflicts which is a space walk. They will not have dueling operations like that on ISS.
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Yeah, they're not doing a spacewalk to inspect Starliner.  It was already on the schedule.  Delaying Starliner return is the least impact on schedule.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:28:41 PM EST
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its not exactly stranded according to that article.

Editorializing article titles is a bannable offense on a whole lot of forums, and for good reason.

Leave it to somebody from NY to tell us how they do it on other forums.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:29:06 PM EST
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Boeing: "we didn't include that feature"
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:33:59 PM EST
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We laugh, but let's hope they get it figured out and get home safely.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:35:34 PM EST
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"Shakeout Cruise".

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Well, it's space, so there's no such thing as "down."
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:37:01 PM EST
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If it's boeing, it ain't going (to come back)?
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:38:45 PM EST
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I was pleasantly surprised that thing got into space without losing a door or a bumper. I was unpleasantly surprised to learn they were having problems with the RCS thrusters when it came time to dock. I still do not understand why NASA has pursued the Starliner project when we have Space X, which is a vastly superior launch system with a perfect safety record and substantial economic advantage. Space X could certainly make modifications to a Crew Dragon to make it suitable for moon missions. We do not need Starliner. I will be praying for the safe return of those astronauts.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:39:36 PM EST
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Leave it to somebody from NY to tell us how they do it on other forums.
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iunderstoodthatreference.jpg
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:40:03 PM EST
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Well, it's space, so there's no such thing as "down."
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 The enemies gate is down.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:51:16 PM EST
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Is there enough time to set up a dragon capsule and rocket to go get them?
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Maybe they can catch a ride home on SpaceX and kick their junker to the curb.


Elon should offer to go get them...



Is there enough time to set up a dragon capsule and rocket to go get them?


He could probably have one off the ground in 48 hours
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 8:55:25 PM EST
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I was pleasantly surprised that thing got into space without losing a door or a bumper. I was unpleasantly surprised to learn they were having problems with the RCS thrusters when it came time to dock. I still do not understand why NASA has pursued the Starliner project when we have Space X, which is a vastly superior launch system with a perfect safety record and substantial economic advantage. Space X could certainly make modifications to a Crew Dragon to make it suitable for moon missions. We do not need Starliner. I will be praying for the safe return of those astronauts.
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Because government and cronyism

Also, I'm wondering if we have a couple boeing/nasa people ITT
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:05:45 PM EST
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Leave it to somebody from NY to tell us how they do it on other forums.
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its not exactly stranded according to that article.

Editorializing article titles is a bannable offense on a whole lot of forums, and for good reason.

Leave it to somebody from NY to tell us how they do it on other forums.

I ain’t wrong tho.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:06:50 PM EST
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Built by the best DEI possibly funded by US taxpayers
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:11:35 PM EST
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If you are stuck in traffic are you stranded, or delayed?

Your thread title sucks and you know it.
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Not only that but there is a Starliner thread for this mission.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:13:40 PM EST
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"Hey, Elon...can we get a ride?"
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:14:28 PM EST
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Is the mcas still working at least?
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:17:50 PM EST
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"Oh, you wanted it to actually bring them back too?! Weeell that's gonna cost extra."
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I hope that was in the contract, and add alive and well to that. ….knowing the Gov that part might have gotten left out…..
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:21:33 PM EST
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A few more days to let the rest of the helium leak out.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:22:50 PM EST
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Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:26:29 PM EST
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If anyone blows the whistle about this......they are as good as dead.
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They will just be sent on the next BA trip up there.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:31:51 PM EST
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Recent Titanic tourists found out that extreme tourism might not be good thing.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:31:54 PM EST
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Clickbait title. Based on the article they are not stranded in orbit unable to return…they will not return on time but are neither stranded or unable.
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Well it's still early.   Be patient and give Boeing the benefit of the doubt they can still screw it up.
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:35:21 PM EST
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 The enemies gate is down.
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Well, it's space, so there's no such thing as "down."

 The enemies gate is down.

Whichever way your feet are pointed, isn't it?
Link Posted: 6/10/2024 9:38:13 PM EST
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