# Starliner on The No Agenda Show

Starliner comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2020 to March 2025.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** February 2020 – March 2025
- **Related topics:** [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [Iss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iss.md), [Butch Wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/butch-wilmore.md), [International Space Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-space-station.md), [Astronauts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astronauts.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Sunita Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunita-williams.md), [Radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Return of NASA Astronauts After 286 Days in Space

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 2:51:42–2:58:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/return-of-nasa-astronauts-after-286-days-in-space.md

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule after their original eight-day mission was extended to nine months. The delay was caused by thruster failures on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which NASA deemed unsafe for a crewed return. Despite the extended stay, the astronauts reportedly did not receive overtime pay, receiving only a standard per diem for their 286 days in orbit.

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### Starliner Astronauts Stuck on ISS Through Holidays

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 2:15:01–2:16:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/starliner-astronauts-stuck-on-iss-through-holidays.md

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore remain on the International Space Station months after their planned eight-day mission. A leak in their Boeing spacecraft made a return trip impossible. They are now expected to stay until March or April, receiving holiday supplies via a SpaceX resupply mission.

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### Boeing Leadership Changes and Starliner Scrutiny

- **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-22
- **Time:** 2:47:12–2:49:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/boeing-leadership-changes-and-starliner-scrutiny.md

Boeing ousted Theodore Colbert, the head of its Defense, Space, and Security division, following the high-profile failure of the Starliner capsule. The spacecraft's thruster malfunctions left two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, requiring a future rescue by SpaceX. Steve Parker has been named as the temporary replacement as the company faces increased scrutiny and ongoing labor strikes.

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### Space Suit Experiences and Astronaut Kidney Health

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 1:03:11–1:05:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/space-suit-experiences-and-astronaut-kidney-health.md

A personal anecdote about wearing a vintage space suit for a Tech TV promotion highlights the claustrophobic nature of the equipment. The discussion moves to the health risks of long-term space travel, specifically citing research that suggests weightlessness and radiation can cause significant kidney damage. This is linked to the extended stay of astronauts currently on the Boeing Starliner.

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### Boeing Starliner Return, Astronauts Stuck in Space

- **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-08
- **Time:** 2:17:57–2:23:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/boeing-starliner-return-astronauts-stuck-in-space.md

The Boeing Starliner returned to Earth empty after thruster issues and helium leaks were deemed too risky for the crew. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams remain on the International Space Station and are scheduled to return on a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February 2025, extending their 10-day mission to eight months.

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### SpaceX Polaris Dawn Delay, Boeing Starliner Issues

- **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-29
- **Time:** 2:02:11–2:05:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/spacex-polaris-dawn-delay-boeing-starliner-issues.md

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which intended to conduct the first private spacewalk, has been delayed due to weather and a helium leak. Meanwhile, Boeing Starliner astronauts remain on the International Space Station until February. The hosts express skepticism about the safety of private space travel and the reliability of Boeing's spacecraft.

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### Boeing Starliner Issues and SpaceX Contingency

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 2:30:19–2:32:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/boeing-starliner-issues-and-spacex-contingency.md

NASA acknowledges that a SpaceX capsule may be used as a contingency plan to return astronauts from the International Space Station if the Boeing Starliner remains grounded. The hosts discuss the technical failures of the Starliner mission and the potential for Elon Musk to "lord it over" Boeing.

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### Boeing Starliner, ISS Stranded Astronauts and SpaceX Dragon

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 2:12:51–2:15:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/boeing-starliner-iss-stranded-astronauts-and-spacex-dragon.md

The Boeing Starliner mission, originally scheduled for eight days, has extended into its fifth week due to helium leaks and thruster failures. Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams remain on the International Space Station while Boeing and NASA conduct tests. There is increasing speculation that the crew may need to return via a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

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### Boeing Starliner Delays and Astronaut Safety

- **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-04
- **Time:** 2:06:18–2:10:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/boeing-starliner-delays-and-astronaut-safety.md

The Boeing Starliner mission to the International Space Station has been extended indefinitely due to helium leaks and propulsion system issues. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain in orbit while NASA evaluates the spacecraft's battery autonomy and return safety.

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### Boeing Starliner Software Glitches, SpaceX Competition

- **Episode:** [1215: Omnipocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-13
- **Time:** 2:31:06–2:33:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse/chapter/boeing-starliner-software-glitches-spacex-competition.md

NASA is investigating Boeing's Starliner project after a second software glitch was discovered that could have caused a "catastrophic failure" during re-entry. While SpaceX continues its parallel project, the U.S. remains dependent on Russian engines and vehicles to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. The competition between Boeing and SpaceX is described as "heating up" despite these technical setbacks.

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