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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are safe on the International Space Station (ISS) despite reports of technical issues.
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The return of the astronauts has been delayed due to suspected helium leaks in the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
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NASA and Boeing are taking a cautious approach to ensure the astronauts’ safety and are working to resolve the issues before their return to Earth.
NASA has clarified that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are safe on the International Space Station (ISS) and that reports of them being stranded are untrue. The space agency has attributed the delay in their return to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which transported them to the ISS earlier this month.
The suspected helium leaks in the spacecraft have prompted NASA and Boeing to take a cautious approach, thoroughly evaluating the propulsion system performance before initiating the return trip to Earth. The ISS is equipped with sufficient resources to support the astronauts during their extended stay.
The mission has been extended due to the technical issues, with NASA targeting the end of July for the next spacewalk. The space agency has assured that the astronauts’ safety is their top priority and that they are working diligently to resolve the issues. Despite the delay, NASA remains confident in the spacecraft’s ability to support the astronauts during their time on the ISS.
