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Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth from International Space Station delayed yet again (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

the Boeing and SpaceX suits aren't inter-compatible so they can't hitch a ride back

They are indeed hitching a ride back. The SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon launched with two empty seats for this reason. Two extra Dragon IVA suits were sent up as well.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Ah there we go. I think there was some issue with why SpaceX couldn't sent suits up earlier too right? Because that does indeed sound like IVA suits weren't compatible

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

They sent the flight suits up on the next scheduled flight. There was no need to rush things, because Starliner was still a viable life boat.

SpaceX can launch crazy fast if they want to, there was just no reason.