The troubled Starliner successfully undocked from the ISS earlier today. It must now perform a deorbit burn in about 3 hours, then touchdown safely in New Mexico about 45 minutes after that. Many things could go wrong.<BR><BR>A failed deorbit burn could leave it in orbit for years, or break it into thousands of flaming pieces, possibly falling onto populated areas.<BR><BR>Its de-acceleration gear could fail and the craft could impact the ground at shattering speeds.What will happen to the Starliner?Fail re-entry and remain in orbitBurn-up on re-entryCrash into earth and explode into bitsSuccessfully return to earthOther
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September 06, 2024, 08:26 PM
SigSAC
I'm hoping it doesn't bounce - you know, "boeing, boeing".
September 06, 2024, 08:39 PM
vthoky
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Originally posted by SigSAC: I'm hoping it doesn't bounce - you know, "boeing, boeing".
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September 06, 2024, 08:44 PM
Orguss
Options 3 and 4 are pretty much the same, aren't they?
("Successfully" should be "safely.")
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September 06, 2024, 08:46 PM
nhtagmember
I’m betting it will start to tumble and burn up since the thruster system is hosed
September 06, 2024, 08:55 PM
kkina
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Originally posted by Orguss: Options 3 and 4 are pretty much the same, aren't they?
("Successfully" should be "safely.")
How do you mean? A crash would be UNsuccessfully returning to earth with respect to the mission objective. I'm thinking they want it in one piece.
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September 06, 2024, 11:19 PM
kkina
OK, who voted for "Burn-up on re-entry" after it already landed?
