There was A LOT of space news happening the last 2 weeks while we were adventuring in Scotland! (more on that soon) Our first episode back is dedicated to the Boeing Starliner news and reports of the astronauts being “stranded” on the ISS. We break down why that click-bait headline isn’t true but also how NASA is dealing a double standard with Boeing's test flight status. 

We review the latest from what’s been shared by NASA/Boeing leadership, the tests underway, and what to expect for a timeline for when Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore could return home on Starliner.

We also discuss the possibility of another spacecraft bringing the Astronauts home, as well as the “worst-case” scenario from all of this. 

But in the meantime - we want to know what YOU think! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on social media!

Topics from the episode: 
astronauts, spacex, boeing, spacecraft, space, thrusters, nasa, teleconference, stranded, testing, helium leaks, space shuttle, iss

SOURCES:

International Space Station Operations (June 28, 2024) 
https://www.youtube.com/live/u-BGAPuzxZU?si=GzPU3yBxKHwiE79E

The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by processing the audio file.

Timestamps:
00:00 What’s Boe-ing on with Starliner? And NASAs response. Alex’s REACTION
06:02 Why Starliner is NOT stranded, and where the 45 day limit comes from
12:29 The WORST case scenario for the Crew, Starliner, and the US Space Program
15:23 Helium Valve Leaks & Thruster Issues for Starliner - Why are they still a problem?
18:45 Final Thoughts on NASA, Boeing Starliner, and the US Human Space Program

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Alex G. Orphanos

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