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The name of the specific Starliner that got stuck at the ISS? Calypso. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Starliner_Calypso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo
by Dalewyn 2y ago
The name of the specific Starliner that got stuck at the ISS?
Calypso.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Starliner_Calypso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Starliner_Calypso
Who/what is Calypso?
>In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to Homer's Odyssey, she detained Odysseus for seven years against his will. She promised Odysseus immortality if he would stay with her, but Odysseus preferred to return home. Eventually, after the intervention of the other gods, Calypso was forced to let Odysseus go.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calypso_(mythology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calypso_(mythology)
Yeah. Whoever named Starliner and that specific one are bloody geniuses.
- DavidMankin 2y agoI heard on NPR (I think) that it was astronaut Suni Williams herself that named it Calypso. Hope she's not detained for seven years!
- Melatonic 2y agoSelf fulfilling prophecy - hilarious !