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ColoVT82
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Starliner update X: the Dragon rescue is on for Feb. Will try to bring sta

Starliner back autonomously. (Fat chance it survives). An earlier mission did everything autonomously. Dock, unlock, re enter. Different computer program load. Will try to do it again with uncertainty in extent of damage done the ACS thrusters and plumbing. The delay in announcing is likely a combination of the various failure review boards reporting out and the "speed" of contract actions....let alone finding funds to do it. Reprogramming action on hill probably. ** Edited by ColoVT82 at 8/25/2024, 4:02:04 PM
Posted: 08/25/2024 at 04:01 PM ET

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Starliner update X: the Dragon rescue is on for Feb. Will try to bring sta
ColoVT82 08/25/24 04:01 PM ET
New CEO needs to clean out the C suite. **
RoswellGAHokie 08/25/24 05:59 PM ET
I'm curious
RTFC 08/25/24 05:52 PM ET
The decision 50 yrs ago, would be to not launch it with the risks found.
ColoVT82 08/25/24 08:43 PM ET
Very true on what
RTFC 08/25/24 10:16 PM ET
Thus, the old timers penchant to over design with margin.
ColoVT82 08/26/24 04:48 AM ET
When will the autonomous trip back occur?**
VTPat 08/25/24 04:46 PM ET
Not sure.
ColoVT82 08/25/24 05:14 PM ET