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2024-08-08 01:09:32 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E800409EED25B7085C5F8A36DC56415546E34DE5C40FBD8ECFD30CF149C500AB
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The delay till February is potential IF they need to return on another vehicle. This has been investigated as a contingency but is not likely at this time https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-returning-starliner-astronauts-on-crew-dragon/ They're by definition not stranded. They can return if needed such as in an emergency. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stranded#google_vignette https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/06/29%0A/starliner-landing-now-on-indefinite-hold-for-more-tests-but-nasa-insists-crew-not-stranded-in-space/
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