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  • Two Nasa astronauts are due to head for the International Space Station aboard a new spacecraft.
    Boeing’s Starliner will blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, in its first crewed test flight.
    The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft's development.
    If it is successful, it will become the second private firm able to provide crew transport to and from the ISS, alongside Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Komentáře • 190

  • @thatsmykulture7266
    @thatsmykulture7266 Před 13 dny +123

    These astronauts are not suicidal... just a friendly reminder for boeing

    • @WhyWorldWet
      @WhyWorldWet Před 13 dny +7

      BOEING MAKES SPACECRAFTS?!?!? …Dear god…

    • @paul7TM
      @paul7TM Před 13 dny +4

      And the beeb brushing off the fact that between 2011 until 2020 NASA was relying on old Soyuz rockets to get them to the ISS. Without a hitch.

    • @thatsmykulture7266
      @thatsmykulture7266 Před 13 dny +3

      @@paul7TM I remember the one where they had to eject in emergency due to system failure ... and yet everything worked beautifully... both the astronauts landed safely... it was a wild night!

    • @paul7TM
      @paul7TM Před 13 dny

      ​@@thatsmykulture7266Yes you're right. They've all had incidents. The Russians have lost cosmonauts in accidents. I was joking 😊 but also thinking of how Mercury Gemini and Apollo were overall reliable. They had the one fatal accident on the ground in 1967. And a near miss with 13. Then the two shuttles of course. But here we are 60 years later and still testing these orbital craft. Not where I thought it would be when I was a young kid. It is still such a risky business. Cheers.

    • @thatsmykulture7266
      @thatsmykulture7266 Před 13 dny

      @@paul7TM oh i agree for sure... its one of the most riskiest jobs ever! Cheers to you too!

  • @addict8229
    @addict8229 Před 13 dny +107

    Hopefully they don’t lose any doors mid flight.

    • @bradfordjhart
      @bradfordjhart Před 13 dny +1

      if it's like 99.999999 flights, it'll stay on. if you watch CNN it's 1 in 3 planes

    • @FourDollaRacing
      @FourDollaRacing Před 13 dny

      Okay, DipShit. Thanks for the Minority Report. 🙄

    • @dan797
      @dan797 Před 13 dny +2

      I wouldn’t set foot on that thing

    • @cjhards
      @cjhards Před 12 dny

      CGI will save the day, live or die!
      In 60 years we won’t see much difference from the eagle etc.
      I’m not buying, but that’s my opinion based on half a century of bizarreness. 🍋

  • @HaHaBIah
    @HaHaBIah Před 13 dny +28

    Bit ominous that we had to be reassured on the safety

    • @MrSatnavatron
      @MrSatnavatron Před 13 dny

      yeah better than the stock going to zero , when they have plans far bigger than planes , probably needed expenses

  • @RollinLeonard
    @RollinLeonard Před 13 dny +66

    Imagine all the assassinations of whistleblowers if a shuttle door falls off.

  • @user-xq2kb5lk2j
    @user-xq2kb5lk2j Před 13 dny +22

    Astronaut: No, thanks,I chose to climb up by myself

  • @Pete_Finch
    @Pete_Finch Před 13 dny +38

    Perfect time to launch humans into space for Boeing, since they haven't had any safety questions or scandals in ???????

    • @Kx0195
      @Kx0195 Před 13 dny +1

      About 2 weeks 😂

  • @Old-ded-memes
    @Old-ded-memes Před 13 dny +22

    To show their appreciation, Boeing is offering free window seats for whistleblowers.

  • @babalonkie
    @babalonkie Před 13 dny +41

    Imagine the door falling off...

    • @guff9567
      @guff9567 Před 13 dny +1

      You know it

    • @RealUlrichLeland
      @RealUlrichLeland Před 13 dny +3

      Careful saying that or you'll end up being a suspicious death...

  • @TheSilverGate
    @TheSilverGate Před 13 dny +18

    Boeing?? These astronauts don't know what fear is 😂

  • @NightsOfTheRounds
    @NightsOfTheRounds Před 13 dny +6

    Let’s hope the heat tiles stays on 😂

  • @markplain2555
    @markplain2555 Před 13 dny +4

    I'm glad I'm not the only one associating the starliner with the dreamliner disaster.

  • @RealUlrichLeland
    @RealUlrichLeland Před 13 dny +12

    Challenger disaster 2 - electric boogaloo

  • @Agent77X
    @Agent77X Před 11 dny

    Boeing is always doing leading edge spacecraft technologies and Starliner is a good example of this!

  • @boris8787
    @boris8787 Před 13 dny +1

    Imagine if it landed by mistake in my favourite village.

  • @ganlet20
    @ganlet20 Před 12 dny

    Trusting Boeing’s build quality requires much more bravery than just going to space. Best wishes to the astronauts.

  • @taurusx1000
    @taurusx1000 Před 13 dny +3

    I would think space x with its reusable rockets would be a cheaper option

    • @Jelly-Garcia
      @Jelly-Garcia Před 13 dny +3

      NASA works a lot with SpaceX & SpaceX launches rockets off basically every day :P (crewed flights less common) but it’s never wise to put all eggs in 1 basket. (I’d opt for United Launch Alliance over Boeing as the back-up though)

    • @island97
      @island97 Před 13 dny

      ​@@Jelly-Garcia ULA doesn't have a human capsule tho, but their rockets are pretty good. The crazy thing is, by boeing's 6th flight spacex will be on their 14th, plus all the resupply flights in-between to the ISS lol

    • @taurusx1000
      @taurusx1000 Před 13 dny +1

      Didn't we use to depend on the Russians to get to the ISS

    • @stupidburp
      @stupidburp Před 13 dny +1

      NASA picked 3 contractors for supplies to the International space station. This mitigated risks and kept some competitive pressures. Boeing and SpaceX were selected as the preferred vendors for manned missions. Sierra Space was the 3rd place just because they had less mature technology and managed to keep a contract for uncrewed versions of their spacecraft for supply missions.

    • @stupidburp
      @stupidburp Před 13 dny +1

      In hindsight this was a wise decision because Boeing was perceived as the lowest risk based on experience but wound up having the most trouble with their program. SpaceX performed better than expected. Sierra is on track as expected and would have been a better 2nd manned option instead of Boeing in hindsight but NASA couldn’t have known that at the time the decision was made years ago.

  • @chrisk7533
    @chrisk7533 Před 13 dny +2

    Count the bolts!

  • @user-ei6cx1pr8r
    @user-ei6cx1pr8r Před 13 dny +4

    Houston we have lost a door

  • @skreety0455
    @skreety0455 Před 13 dny +7

    Oh my God!! Are the hatches installed???😂😂😂

  • @PieterJohnson
    @PieterJohnson Před 12 dny

    Well done Dr Jen

  • @unconnected
    @unconnected Před 12 dny +1

    5:00 - Did she just say this is going to bring costs down because Boeing can undercut SpaceX? Please lady, tell me you know nothing about the current state of spacelaunch economics without telling me you know nothing about the current state of spacelaunch economics.
    WITH a monopoly SpaceX is charging $55M/seat.
    Without a monopoly Boeing is charging $90M/seat.
    Boeing is throwing every rocket it uses to launch these things in the garbage after launch and this program went $1.4 Billion over budget so we're tell me the chances of us seeing them cutting the costs by 50% anytime soon.

  • @CapeAnnImages
    @CapeAnnImages Před 13 dny +1

    Scrubbed due to faulty valve reading.

  • @island97
    @island97 Před 13 dny +1

    4:54. "SpaceX cant change whatever they like"...ummm spacex was paid 2.6B for 6 crewed flights. Boeing was paid 4.8B for 6 flights and went over budget. Having boeing as a competitor has zero impact on spacex who have already locked in an additional 8 crewed missions .

    • @stupidburp
      @stupidburp Před 13 dny

      Hopefully Sierra can get a few billion for some manned flights in the future.

    • @island97
      @island97 Před 12 dny

      @@stupidburp most likely not. Nasa plans to decommission the ISS by 2030 ish

  • @HenkyMizella
    @HenkyMizella Před 13 dny

    Be safe

  • @hankreardon2764
    @hankreardon2764 Před 11 dny

    They can’t even keep their planes together. How are they planning to keep a spacecraft together?

  • @kevin02mulder
    @kevin02mulder Před 13 dny

    I have a question, why are they still using ancient rockets? why not use space aircrafts?

  • @JoseLopez-mc7kw
    @JoseLopez-mc7kw Před 13 dny +1

    Use starlink technology ⚙ stargazer vision more better than starlink by greendoc greenwires

  • @wildandbarefoot
    @wildandbarefoot Před 13 dny +2

    If Boeing had a ride at a theme park there would be no queue.
    Not even the bald kids.

  • @sirensynapse5603
    @sirensynapse5603 Před 13 dny

    Nonsense about taking risks. Every flight to space is taking risks. Space shuttle had known problems with heat tiles, yet up they went again.

  • @user-oh1hk6tn5v
    @user-oh1hk6tn5v Před 13 dny

  • @KA-tu1zh
    @KA-tu1zh Před 13 dny

    All due respect to the science and astronaut community, but saying that “no astronauts will board a craft, unless “they” are absolutely confident the astronauts will make it back” is just jibber jabber. As any craft, let alone an experimental one, there are simply risks. Just saying 🤷🏻‍♂️… either way - GOOD LUCK!

  • @DhruvMalikk
    @DhruvMalikk Před 13 dny +1

    0:22 Sunita Williams* atleast take the name property

  • @kevinhancock6483
    @kevinhancock6483 Před 13 dny +1

    Money pit ..
    Not reuseable😮...
    Double the money of Space X....😂..

  • @teresachantal6515
    @teresachantal6515 Před 13 dny

    Science is your future.

  • @jaytc3218
    @jaytc3218 Před 8 dny

    Godspeed, Capricorn One! 🤣

  • @JackFrost-ib3xr
    @JackFrost-ib3xr Před 13 dny +1

    Don't mind the meme. Boeing is good at what they do. 😅 give them a break

  • @krispy4605
    @krispy4605 Před 13 dny

    No thanks, I’d rather be on a spacex mission 😭

  • @fernandog.ramirez.6917
    @fernandog.ramirez.6917 Před 13 dny +2

    Boeing? Well can't see how that is not going to fail catastrophically.

  • @user-tz7oy4ou6u
    @user-tz7oy4ou6u Před 13 dny

    Make sure the doors are bolted on correctly!!

  • @MrWhite-yg6yk
    @MrWhite-yg6yk Před 13 dny +1

    Let’s all Pray that the door doesn’t fall off in space!

  • @skreety0455
    @skreety0455 Před 13 dny +1

    I ain't goin' near dat Icebox!!😂😂

  • @illhitu4034
    @illhitu4034 Před 11 dny

    What are the betting odds on failure atm?

  • @abberepair8288
    @abberepair8288 Před 13 dny

    Did they check the doors? I won’t fly Boeing

  • @HolyMackinaw
    @HolyMackinaw Před 13 dny

    I honestly don't know about this flight. I personally would not sign up for this flight if given the opportunity. I do not trust Boeing with my life at this moment in time ,that is a sad thing to say about an aviation company. God speed Starliner Crew One....

  • @AnimefreakHQ
    @AnimefreakHQ Před 13 dny

    I wonder why they've chosen not to splash down rather than land on solid ground for Starliner? I've read that only the capsule is reusable, whereas the external module is expendable.

    • @stupidburp
      @stupidburp Před 13 dny

      Cheaper to recertify components and systems when they haven’t been immersed in saltwater.

  • @fastwheels195
    @fastwheels195 Před 13 dny +1

    Hope all the bolts are in and tight

  • @quito787
    @quito787 Před 13 dny

    I hope the door doesn't blow off mid flight lol

  • @HPF-Jensen
    @HPF-Jensen Před 11 dny

    why don't you send a bunch of space stuff to the moon so we can get that moon base started.

  • @RACwarFootage
    @RACwarFootage Před 13 dny +2

    They can't even make planes correctly, maybe don't let them make rockets ?

  • @bobbart4198
    @bobbart4198 Před 13 dny +1

    ... I had one, but the bolts fell off ...

  • @B.D.E.
    @B.D.E. Před 13 dny

    Lmao Boeing?! Good luck to them. 😂

  • @geoffbirchall7552
    @geoffbirchall7552 Před 12 dny +1

    When the BBC, NASA are mentioned, I switch off!

  • @hughshikarii
    @hughshikarii Před 13 dny

    I always think the preview is Nick Clegg

  • @sananselmospacescienceodys7308

    I often wonder how stories like this seem to British people. America has been putting humans in space for more than 60 years and the UK can't even launch a simple satellite from its own soil. And yet the Brits look down their noses at us Americans. What gives?

  • @HannahHeavens-pe5xt
    @HannahHeavens-pe5xt Před 12 dny +1

    They can’t even fly airplanes safely on earth

  • @chuysmith9947
    @chuysmith9947 Před 13 dny

    Hope Boeing doesn't mistake the old door for the new door...

  • @SteveGouldinSpain
    @SteveGouldinSpain Před 13 dny +1

    I wouldn't get on a tricycle with a Boeing name on it!

  • @MorselOfBread
    @MorselOfBread Před 13 dny +1

    No one is talking about the toilet. I heard that the astronauts prepared to test it by eating a bowel of beans before boarding the space craft. Let's wish them luck.

    • @wisemanofsorts6068
      @wisemanofsorts6068 Před 13 dny +1

      This Spacecraft actually does not have a toilet, lol. You have to hold it to the station or go in your suit.
      The SpaceX Dragon craft does have a toilet.

  • @MrSatnavatron
    @MrSatnavatron Před 13 dny +1

    makes you understand they made the planes to cover expenses within the aerospace projects and dont bother worrying about terrestrial when they have bigger plans in motion and tanking the stocks would be very bad when we have the post political corporate state on the horizon

  • @adnantariq3346
    @adnantariq3346 Před 13 dny +2

    You have GOT to be joking!

  • @mikemcnamara3777
    @mikemcnamara3777 Před 12 dny

    The delay was caused by an “0verabundance of caution to make sure the door does not blow out.”

  • @melloickii
    @melloickii Před 13 dny

    Maybe out of atmosphere flight is their thing ?

  • @romanticnchess278
    @romanticnchess278 Před 13 dny +1

    Check the doors first , Boeing

  • @Subaru2_1
    @Subaru2_1 Před 13 dny

    Dr.Jennifer is so cute.

  • @Thekhajjah
    @Thekhajjah Před 13 dny

    This girl has her corporate sellout speech on point. She is ready for a PR nightmare

  • @Dungshoveleux
    @Dungshoveleux Před 13 dny

    Boeing quality control does not inspire confidence.

  • @killerdoritoWA
    @killerdoritoWA Před 12 dny +1

    The Boeing Scrubliner.

  • @user-wf4ge4cr2g
    @user-wf4ge4cr2g Před 13 dny

    Lets hope the emergency exit doesnt pop open mid flight huh

  • @skreety0455
    @skreety0455 Před 13 dny

    Where'z da Pilot??!😂😂

  • @MrFancyFingers
    @MrFancyFingers Před 13 dny

    I hope they checked all doors.

  • @TheLOLWHATTTTTTT
    @TheLOLWHATTTTTTT Před 13 dny +1

    well, RIP Boeing ShareHoldets!

  • @millamulisha
    @millamulisha Před 13 dny

    The space shuttle was built by Boeing. So this is not the first. The Saturn V was also built by Boeing more-or-less…

    • @FourDollaRacing
      @FourDollaRacing Před 13 dny

      Before the hostile takeover by McDonnell Douglas, yes.

  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. Před 13 dny +1

    As the saying goes, if it's Boeing, whistleblowers are dying.

  • @RennayM
    @RennayM Před 13 dny +1

    Wtaf has happened to BBC news CZcams channel?.. is there nothing worth reporting going on in the UK right now or am I already living in a parallel universe?

    • @Jelly-Garcia
      @Jelly-Garcia Před 13 dny +1

      Curious American here :) JW, why do you not view it as newsworthy?
      Is UK space programme active so you have your own launches to follow over there?
      Is Boeing not used commonly for UK commercial flights / primarily an American company?
      Just not interesting?

    • @edism
      @edism Před 13 dny

      Since when did the BBC only report on what's happening in the UK?

    • @RennayM
      @RennayM Před 13 dny

      @@edism you're missing my point.. there's almost nothing here.

    • @RennayM
      @RennayM Před 13 dny

      @@Jelly-Garcia I've answered that question below if you're interested

  • @robtheplod
    @robtheplod Před 13 dny +1

    Do the astronauts know its a boeing????

  • @Kevin_geekgineering
    @Kevin_geekgineering Před 12 dny +2

    watch out for flying loose doors falling down

  • @dan-yk4nx
    @dan-yk4nx Před 13 dny

    Brave flying Boeing 😅

  • @outdoorsy01
    @outdoorsy01 Před 13 dny

    Boeing quality is dwindling why try space travel. I'd never fly on a Boeing anymore

  • @selezen163
    @selezen163 Před 13 dny

    Sell! Sell! Sell! (or short, if you're into that kind of thing)

  • @suzonlite5394
    @suzonlite5394 Před 13 dny

    Chaina world top technology

  • @elijahheyes9061
    @elijahheyes9061 Před 13 dny

    Check those hatch bolts guys, and make sure the software doesn't divert you into the ground 😳😱😱😱

  • @davidberrueco2
    @davidberrueco2 Před 13 dny

    Boy oh boy, are they also using cheap soap from hotels to detectair leaks on the fuselage. Those poor astronauts

  • @desmondirwin200
    @desmondirwin200 Před 13 dny

    Hey bbc what's happening with the london mayoral election?😂😂😂😂

  • @sarbaazchabahar
    @sarbaazchabahar Před 13 dny +2

    Boeing ???!!!?🫤🤔

  • @abhijeetdey
    @abhijeetdey Před 13 dny

    RIP astronauts

  • @outdoorsy01
    @outdoorsy01 Před 12 dny

    They can't even keep the doors on

  • @JeffEbe-te2xs
    @JeffEbe-te2xs Před 12 dny +1

    Bet the door falls off

  • @TheAshCooper
    @TheAshCooper Před 12 dny

    Don't blow the whistle otherwise they'll be stuck up there.

  • @skreety0455
    @skreety0455 Před 13 dny

    Dey launch 737 Dreamliner by mistake?!! UH OH!!😂😂😂

  • @earlhamil731
    @earlhamil731 Před 13 dny

    Hopefully the doors stay on. You couldn’t pay me enough.

  • @80srockedguitar
    @80srockedguitar Před 13 dny

    Corporations rule America

  • @kempokiin6280
    @kempokiin6280 Před 13 dny

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....!

  • @williamlim5508
    @williamlim5508 Před 13 dny

    Boeing ??? OMG ! ! ! ! !

  • @lalah9481
    @lalah9481 Před 13 dny +1

    Boeing??? Seriously?

  • @jonnsonsam
    @jonnsonsam Před 13 dny

    The astronauts didn't kill themselves.

  • @speedboostr
    @speedboostr Před 13 dny

    Spy’s with no accountability

  • @ronniew3229
    @ronniew3229 Před 13 dny

    3am or 3pm

  • @klauswaeschle3216
    @klauswaeschle3216 Před 13 dny

    it won't happen - Boing is done ...it will be a PR disaster ..again...

  • @unclerojelio6320
    @unclerojelio6320 Před 13 dny

    If it’s @boeing, we’re definitely not going.

  • @TheDon905
    @TheDon905 Před 12 dny

    U still have to beg to Russians