While I'm sure it can't be measured as a convenience from the family in any way you slice it I'm not sure one can compare the way they plan their and timing expectations around an orbital test flight to that of a standard work trip.
It’s almost laughable how the general public tries to apply their own soft feelings to these people built for high-stakes work. None of these people are bothered by this and their families have become accustomed to this sort of thing and too obscenely full of pride to let their own emotions get in the way.
