Question

"We can't do that," Kenniston answered. "You know we've got to get back to that asteroid within two weeks. We've got to get a ship here."

What can be inferred about Kenniston from this line?

Answer 1

Kenniston is somewhat pessimistic because he does not believe they can find a ship elsewhere within the time constraint if two weeks .

Answer 2

He does not have time to look elsewhere for a ship.

Step-by-step explanation:

It seems that he is in a hurry. He doesn't seem to believe that him and his companion have the time to do anything but to find a ship in the place where they are within the time frame that they have left.