On this week's episode we discuss the return of Crew 9 to Earth after! All four humans on board spent at least half a year, while the "stranded" Starliner Astronauts returned home after 9.5 months in space. We breakdown the whole thing, starting by introducing the crew, reviewing the Starliner Saga, and discussing why this mission was so important, and engaging. We also discuss the importance of international cooperation, the challenges faced, and the significance of NASA's backup plan, and the resilience of the SpaceX teams that made it all happen.

So buckle up, and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Today In Space

00:00 Introduction 

01:19 Breakdown of the Humans on Crew 9

02:48 Crew 9's Original and Revised Crew

04:08 Starliner Saga and Engineering Problems

07:19 Crew 9/Starliner Public Perception and Political Narratives

10:52 Significance of Crew 9's Mission 

12:04 NASA's Backup Plan and SpaceX's Role

13:29 Conclusion and Call to Action

Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!  Spread Love, Spread Science

Alex G. Orphanos

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