NASA still hasn't decided whether Boeing Starliner astronauts will return on their original spacecraft or a SpaceX Crew Dragon. But recent developments, and NASA's mention of Butch and Suni doing an "unsuited return" have led to a lot of questions about why the launch and entry suits aren't compatible between Boeing and SpaceX. Let's dive into what that unsuited return means, how launch and entry suits are used, and why NASA didn't mandate compatibility here. 🔭 SUPPORT AD ASTRA Patreon ➔ https://www.patreon.com/swapnakrishna 💫 FIND ME Ad Astra Newsletter (links + images) ➔ https://www.adastraspace.com Instagram/Threads ➔ https://instagram.com/skrishna TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@swapna_krishna Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/skrishna Mastodon ➔ https://wandering.shop/@skrishna Bluesky ➔ https://bsky.app/profile/swapnakrishna.com ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Types of spacesuits 02:59 - Why astronauts need suits during re-entry 04:22 - Emergency scenario: ISS evacuation 07:11 - Why the suits aren't compatible 🛰️ SUBSCRIBE For more space and STEM videos, subscribe to Ad Astra: @adastraspace