While some people continue to try to frighten you into believing that #NASA astronauts are "stranded" on #ISS, here's the reality of what's happening with the #Boeing #Starliner #CFT.
"The test involved firing 27 of the spacecraft’s 28 jets for short bursts, moving through them one at a time to check thruster performance and helium leak rates. Preliminary results show all the tested thrusters are back to preflight levels based on thrust and chamber pressure."
@WordsmithFL Good to hear. It's still going to be harrowing. 🤷♀️ I wish them the very best.
@TrueBloodNet That's been true of every crewed landing since 1961.
@WordsmithFL C'mon ignoring the fact that something already went wrong with this Boeing ship is just silly.
@TrueBloodNet Who said I'm ignoring it? Every landing is a risk. STS-107 Columbia appeared routine until it wasn't.
Worst case scenario, #NASA decides #CFT #Starliner can't be trusted, and Suni and Butch stay on #ISS until another vehicle arrives. NASA would probably remotely land CFT to test it anyway.
I don't see any reason to be more stressed out about this mission than any other. NASA extended the crew Dragon demo flight too to study the data. This is what test flights do.
@WordsmithFL I understand you don't see the reasons behind why folks think something that failed recently might not be as trustworthy as something that hasn't failed recently. But I certainly understand why people feel that way.
@TrueBloodNet STS-107 fundamentally changed how NASA treats low Earth orbit (LEO) flight. Post-Columbia, any crew vehicle has to dock at ISS and undergo inspection. If the vehicle is damaged, then ISS becomes a safe harbor for the crew until another vehicle can be sent.
NASA doesn't want another Columbia. They've been all over this, understanding the problem with the valves.
If they're not confident in CFT, they'll keep the crew at ISS until a Dragon can come get them.
@WordsmithFL We're never going to agree on this. I have confidence in NASA but I don't have confidence in Boeing any more. You saying, 'it'll be fine' doesn't mean folks aren't going to be concerned.
@TrueBloodNet Nowhere did I say, "It'll be fine." You keep writing that I said something I didn't. I would never say, "It'll be fine," because I know there are no guarantees.
I know that NASA is doing all it can to reduce the risk. They will not allow Boeing to land CFT unless NASA is satisifed the risk is acceptable. NASA is the customer.
I don't see the point of stressing out over a risk NASA is doing all they can to minimize. This is what a test flight is for.
@WordsmithFL I'm telling you how you are coming across. You don't see the point, others do. My last response to you on this subject - at least for today. :)