44. In the future when we are space travelers and something goes wrong, will space companies do their best to get us back to Earth? (A K2S Question)

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Their first priority will probably be to get you to the nearest safe haven away from whatever adverse situation is looming. That may be the Earth, the nearest planet, the Moon or the ISS. They will definitely anticipate having to evacuate and get you to the nearest and safest place with enough provisions to provide for a stay of extended duration. Then they will return you to the Earth if that is the best course of action. If the adverse situation has abated, they may return you to your previous course. For example, if there were a problem on Mars, the Moon may be the most expedient safe haven. From there, they may return you to Earth or allow you to stay on the Moon until the problem on Mars is corrected.

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