[johnbryanpeters]

I almost suspect that NASA/Boeing are going to need to attempt to jettison the Starliner crew module to get it out of the way of the space station.

It sounds as though the thruster system's non-functional but they don't want to admit it. If I'm correct, they may not be able to easily and safely get it undocked and away from the station.

 

[eric strt6]

modern day version of Marooned LOL only the bestest quality control at Boeing

 

[Jm_]

I almost suspect that NASA/Boeing are going to need to attempt to jettison the Starliner crew module to get it out of the way of the space station.

It sounds as though the thruster system's non-functional but they don't want to admit it. If I'm correct, they may not be able to easily and safely get it undocked and away from the station.

Put some rocket engines on a B-52 and fly that up there to get em.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

...In the highly unlikely event that NASA opts not to use the Starliner as a crew return vehicle, the agency has a few options open to it. One could be to remove two crew members from the next Crew Dragon launch – currently set for the latter half of August – or use an upcoming Soyuz, although the latter requires custom seat liners for the crew.

During the June 18 teleconference Stich confirmed that the team had already cleared the vehicle for a contingency or emergency return, and added "I think we will work through each of these issues and we will get to a point where we can bring Butch and Suni back in Starliner."...

Starliner to remain docked to the ISS into July

If it's Boeing, it isn't going joke gets a bit real for 'nauts

www.theregister.com

 

[Pesqueeb]

The Vladimir Komarov's of corporate greed.

 

[eric strt6]

Boeing Starliner: Why are the astronauts still in space?

What has delayed their return and what does it mean for the mission?

www.bbc.com

 

[jonKranked]

boeing junk space liner
crash landing in the sea