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BackwoodsRoller t1_j0cndnx wrote

Reply to comment by 1320Fastback in Russian space capsule leak likely caused by micrometeorite by getBusyChild

One of our NASA astronauts, Frank Rubio, traveled to the ISS in that very Soyuz craft. It was supposed to be his ride home as well.

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ThellraAK t1_j0cse4l wrote

Don't they keep a spare?

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1320Fastback t1_j0csmll wrote

They can send up an empty one or the dragon crew. Both can be sent without a pilot on board.

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BackwoodsRoller t1_j0ctomp wrote

Dragon requires custom suits and custom seats that are tailor made for individual astronauts. Not sure if they could make them for the soyuz crew without taking all the measurements in advance.

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Dromfel t1_j0d34k1 wrote

I bet they can for sure :D it really doesn't metter that much if the suit is a bit bigger for the astronaut just to be sure. It just another layer in case of decompression. The astronaut won't do anything in the capsule when they are in the suits anyway. Just sitting in his seat. You can even use pilot with properly fitted suit and training from the other Dragon that's on ISS as emergency pilot for the ride. Most likely also just sitting there. It's all automatic.

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Tonaia t1_j0e7hss wrote

It doesn't require the custom suits. It just makes for a more effective suit if it's well fitted.

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BackwoodsRoller t1_j0ctesz wrote

Not on the station but they could launch another and autonomously dock it to station

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