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    NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)

    Thanks. I knew they had decided not to use the Dracos for a propulsive landing, but couldn't they use them in the same way the Russians have the "retro-rocket" on the Soyuz that goes off right before the landing, in addition to the parachutes?
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    NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)

    Why can't the Dragon use the Super Draco rockets on the sides of the capsule to effect a ground landing assisting the parachutes?
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    NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

    Because the suits are particular to each spacecraft. I think the Starliner suit is more like a traditional spacesuit, while the SpaceX suit was specially designed from the ground up to be an attention grabber.
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    NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

    All American spacesuits, regardless of the spacecraft, should have universal connections, so they can work with each craft.