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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by joe_the_user on Saturday September 28, 2024 @09:30PM (#41684130)
If you're on an island, the ferry breaks down and the next one is in three months, yeah it's a rescue mission.

I don't know why people want to quibble about usage that seems clear.

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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by mkl on Saturday September 28, 2024 @10:07PM (#41684301)
I'd just call it the next ferry. If there was an extra boat sent before the next ferry was due, that could be a rescue mission (or just a replacement boat).
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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by JumpCrisscross on Saturday September 28, 2024 @10:45PM (#41684462)
> just call it the next ferry

The next ferry doesn’t have room. It has to change its plans to accommodate you.

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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by hatsunearu on Saturday September 28, 2024 @10:18PM (#41684364)
When my friend's car broke down on the mountain 15 minutes from both of our homes and I brought them a jacket and McDonalds while they wait for a tow, that was a rescue.

Like it's not much, but come on.

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