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Seems like similar things in the past were called rescues: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/science/russia-launches-rescue-ship-to-international-space-station-a

• throwaway290 2y ago
  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
  • JumpCrisscross 2y ago
    > In case of Russians there was a coolant leak Starliner’s manoeuvring thrusters weren’t working!