https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/astronauts-stranded-in-space-due-to-multiple-issues-with-boeings-starliner-and-the-window-for-a-return-flight-is-closing

  • cosecantphi [he/him]
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    5 months ago

    There is also a SpaceX dragon capsule currently docked to the ISS. That seats four. 8 people in space on the ISS right now. Maybe there's enough space with suits on, but I can't imagine there's much leg room for that road trip.

    • Mardoniush [she/her]
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      5 months ago

      The Dragon in question is kitted for 3. There's also an emergency evac capsule (Still a Soyuz I think EDIT: Yes, Soyuz MS-25!). But that's only another 2-3 and having US astronauts brought back by Roscosmos would be.....embarassing.

      • healthkick
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        5 months ago

        Russia will do it just to flex

      • MemesAreTheory [he/him, any]
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        5 months ago

        Have them touch down and recovered by a Russian crew, give them a massive welcome home and "mission accomplished" parade in Moscow before returning them to the U.S. hahaha

        • GenderIsOpSec [she/her]
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          5 months ago

          the USSR would definitely have done this, shame russia isnt cool anymore sadness