• Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    All the pieces are in place, but have they actually screwed it together and tightened the bolts?

  • maculata
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    6 months ago

    Judging by their airplanes recently, o doubt this thing is going to make it past the stratosphere without losing a door or similar.

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      6 months ago

      For sure. What sane astronaut would risk their life in that thing? Boeing cuts corners.

    • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPM
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      6 months ago

      It’s quite remarkable how the tables have turned. When the commercial crew program was announced, SpaceX was viewed as the risky startup and Boeing was seen as the safe option. Now Dragon is flying regularly and Starliner is nearly four years behind.