Initial projections for a mission duration may be conservative, highlighting the importance of preparing for extended timelines. Certification for extended operational capacity, such as Starliner's ability to function for up to 45 days, indicates the need for adaptive planning in aerospace missions.
Bloomberg’s Loren Grush explains how two astronauts got stuck on the International Space Station and astronaut Cady Coleman tells us why she is jealous of them.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo by Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty Images.
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