Boeing and NASA are moving forward with a June 1 launch attempt of the first crewed Starliner mission despite a "stable" leak in its propulsion system.
  • 667@lemmy.radioEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Remember when we allowed the Columbia to reenter despite concerns of heat shield damage?

    • Neuromancer@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      There really wasn’t another option for Columbia. It was die in space or die trying to land.

      • Carighan Maconar@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        What about the two alternatives that were forwarded after the accident, either a rescue mission or in-orbit repairs?

        Sure, both were far from a guaranteed success. Far from. Still better than nothing. As in: They were another option than just letting it explode.

        • Neuromancer@lemm.ee
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          4 months ago

          Didn’t have the equipment for either.

          We don’t have a rescue ship just sitting around. It’d take months to get one ready.