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    trailrider replied to the thread Boeing's Starliner capsule just landed with no crew aboard. What's next for this astronaut taxi?.

    If I understand correctly, one objective in creation of both crew and cargo spacecraft is reusability. Also, being able to check over...

    Today at 1:26 PM
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    trailrider replied to the thread Boeing Starliner capsule lands back on Earth, without astronauts, to end troubled test flight (video).

    Well, it worked as intended. So, let the second guessing begin. Should Butch and Suni have ridden it home? IMHO, NO! There was too much...

    Today at 12:45 AM
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    trailrider replied to the thread There was some tension in the room', NASA says of decision to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft home without astronauts.

    If it weren't for the fact that Starliner will have to depart the station, freeing up the docking port, I'd be inclined to agree...

    Wednesday at 5:19 PM
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    trailrider replied to the thread FAA requires investigation into SpaceX Falcon 9 landing failure.

    Yup!

    Aug 29, 2024
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    trailrider reacted to Miles777's post in the thread FAA requires investigation into SpaceX Falcon 9 landing failure with Like.

    In my opinion NASA should be investigated as to why they are even investigating this event. It's a real stretch to pretend that it has...

    Aug 29, 2024
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    trailrider replied to the thread FAA requires investigation into SpaceX Falcon 9 landing failure.

    The FAA is (should be) responsible to insure public safety regarding aviation and space "incidents". In the case of the failure to land...

    Aug 29, 2024
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    trailrider replied to the thread Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return home on a SpaceX Dragon in 2025, NASA says.

    In an emergency, Crew-8 Dragon could be kluged to hold six astronauts. It probably would prove not the ideal if they had to deorbit that...

    Aug 24, 2024
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    trailrider replied to the thread Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return home on a SpaceX Dragon in 2025, NASA says.

    Interesting the reference to Challenger and Columbia disasters and the decisions to "go" regardless. About time NASA is erring on the...

    Aug 24, 2024
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    trailrider replied to the thread Earth is wobbling and days are getting longer — and humans are to blame.

    Has anybody found the thermostat for that big ball in the sky? The sun is nearing its solar maximum (if it hasn't reached it already)...

    Jul 27, 2024

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