Don’t know it’s being downvoted, it’s really fucking valid. These people almost died in a horrific way just getting up there, and ground control absolutely knew it somewhere between boost and docking. Absolutely insane.
Boeing Embarrassed as ‘Stuck’ Astronauts to Return with SpaceX.
Submitted 8 months ago by True@lemy.lol to videos@lemmy.world
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just_another_person@lemmy.world 8 months ago
saltesc@lemmy.world 8 months ago
CaptainPedantic@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Ground control noticed helium leaks and the spacecraft had a cluster of thrusters fail. That’s not almost dying in a horrific way.
just_another_person@lemmy.world 8 months ago
You’ve misunderstood, or just read the PR.
Unless they are specific to a helium deficiency in the boost system, GUESS WHAT? Not a part of reentry.
They need basic compression to put them back on a safe path to reentry, and they wouldn’t use an ignition engine. You don’t extend the stay by a year because “helium not gud” as part of an ignition.
They lost compression and nobody will say it out loud. It’s the only reason to explain this and the docking issues they had.
thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Not embarrassed enough. When the company is ripped apart and the McDonnell Douglas DNA is buried under concrete, it’ll be a good start.
NegativeInf@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Hopefully this is a catalyst for further NASA contracts resulting in specifications for spacesuit compatibility. Huge oversight.
linearchaos@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I don’t even understand how exactly they can be incompatible. Are we talking sittings or is it the overall dimensions It seems crazy that they wouldn’t take that into account when they were doing their design work.
NegativeInf@lemmy.world 8 months ago
The starliner suits are made of woven rubber bands and paperclips.
SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 8 months ago
Is it really a big deal for a spaceflight that was meant to carry four people in spacesuits to instead carry two people in spacesuits plus two empty spacesuits?
Sure there probably should be some kind of standard, but it feels like there’s much bigger problems to worry about.
NegativeInf@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Go ahead and piss on the control panel of your Tesla while on autopilot at highway speeds.
Small problems can lead to unforeseen consequences. Mitigate all problems as best you can.
Cascio@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Mystery Science Theater 3000 needs to hook up with these astronauts. Do their season 14 campaign with them. They are already trapped in space. Might as well be experimented on by being forced to watch cheesy movies. I mean, they need something to do while up there…
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
In the not too distant future, next February…
Blackmist@feddit.uk 8 months ago
Musk just happy a British diver didn’t get there first.
TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 8 months ago
I’m more interested in these company sharing the load together into space faithfully than any slapfight that sells e-ink
phdepressed@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
As shown by Boeing “sharing the load” of mcdonnell Douglas you can’t share with “bad apples”. SpaceX, NASA and Blue origin could maybe do well.
Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I’ve been pretty sure for a while that many at boeing have no shame.
mozz@mbin.grits.dev 8 months ago
Imagine how embarrassing it would have been if some of these executive who've been so aggressive about cost cutting had their spouses or children die in a totally preventable inferno, or suffocate to death.
Super embarrassing.
Fuck em. They're lucky