Rav and her team meet with a NASA representative to plot a potential rescue mission; an engineer working in a hidden part of the ship has a surprisingly optimistic theory about the ship's future; Karen becomes an advocate for passengers.
Ryan proposes an official position for Karen amid growing passenger complaints. Judd reveals a longshot rescue plan while Rav bears the weight of crisis management on Earth.
With Judd worried about his reputation, Iris arranges a meet-and-greet with several passengers in his luxury suite. Frustrated by a bridge crew with no answers, Ryan and Billie bond with the engineers below deck.