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Stranded astronauts make first public statement since being left behind on ISS

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Tags: usa, space stations, international space station, astronauts, nasa, spacecraft, boeing.starliner, suni williams, butch wilmore, spacex, source.cbc
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/astronauts-boeing-space-1.7323046

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Sep 13 2024
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  1. [11]
    adutchman
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    Doesn't sound so bad: getting more time in the ISS as an astronaut. Although I can imagine it would be quite a drastic change to endure nontheless.

    Doesn't sound so bad: getting more time in the ISS as an astronaut. Although I can imagine it would be quite a drastic change to endure nontheless.

    11 votes
    1. [7]
      turmacar
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      Yes and no. "Sure we can schedule that vacation/wedding/party, I'm only planning to be gone 8 days for work." 8 months later.... One hell of an excuse though. "A formerly world renowned aerospace...

      Yes and no.

      "Sure we can schedule that vacation/wedding/party, I'm only planning to be gone 8 days for work."

      8 months later....

      One hell of an excuse though. "A formerly world renowned aerospace company stranded me in orbit."

      34 votes
      1. [5]
        MimicSquid
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        I'd say that Boeing is still world-renowned. Though now it's for pieces randomly falling off of their devices mid-flight.

        I'd say that Boeing is still world-renowned. Though now it's for pieces randomly falling off of their devices mid-flight.

        29 votes
        1. [4]
          Landhund
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          Guess that's the difference between being famous and being infamous.

          Guess that's the difference between being famous and being infamous.

          20 votes
          1. Plik
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            Yeah, and the infamous perk definitely isn't as useful IRL as it is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 😅

            Yeah, and the infamous perk definitely isn't as useful IRL as it is in Kingdom Come Deliverance 😅

            3 votes
          2. [2]
            jtfriendly
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            Famous, unless you would say there's a plethora of pieces falling off Boeing vehicles.

            Famous, unless you would say there's a plethora of pieces falling off Boeing vehicles.

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            1. balooga
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              Are gringos falling from the sky?

              Are gringos falling from the sky?

              1 vote
    2. [3]
      knocklessmonster
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      I'm sure any astronaut goes "Hell yeah, I'm in space!" a good chunk of the time, but I hope they have good support up there because even if they will be fine and completely safe, being "stranded"...

      I'm sure any astronaut goes "Hell yeah, I'm in space!" a good chunk of the time, but I hope they have good support up there because even if they will be fine and completely safe, being "stranded" has to mess with your mind.

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      1. PossiblyBipedal
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        Yeah. There's a difference when you're mentally prepared to be there for months and by choice. Compared to suddenly being stranded.

        Yeah. There's a difference when you're mentally prepared to be there for months and by choice. Compared to suddenly being stranded.

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      2. DrStone
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        For All Mankind (season 1, minor spoilers) Hi, Bob!
        For All Mankind (season 1, minor spoilers) Hi, Bob!
        1 vote