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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by mc32 on Sunday September 29, 2024 @08:58AM (#41687052)
Seems like similar things in the past were called rescues: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/science/russia-launches-res...
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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by throwaway290 on Sunday September 29, 2024 @09:11AM (#41687145)
Good point. If this situation is equivalent then why not I guess. But note the PBS one says "urgent need for the capsule". Unclear why. Is it urgent in this case?

In case of Russians there was a coolant leak

If you are working in Antarctica and need to wait for another transport home it sounds okay. If you urgently need treatment and must perform a surgery on yourself then that's an emergency

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Re:SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who ... by JumpCrisscross on Sunday September 29, 2024 @01:34PM (#41688908)
> In case of Russians there was a coolant leak

Starliner’s manoeuvring thrusters weren’t working!

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