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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return from the International Space Station (ISS) is uncertain due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
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NASA is considering options for their safe return, including an uncrewed return of Starliner or using SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to bring them back to Earth.
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The astronauts are safe and well-supplied on the ISS, but a decision on their return is expected soon, with NASA prioritizing their safety above all.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June, are facing an uncertain return date due to ongoing technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The mission, initially planned for a week-long duration, could now extend to February 2025.
NASA is grappling with various options for their safe return, including an uncrewed return of Starliner or using SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to bring them back to Earth. The agency is prioritizing the astronauts’ safety above all, with a decision expected soon.
Despite the extended stay and uncertainty, NASA assures that the astronauts are safe and well-supplied aboard the ISS. Recent resupply missions have ensured adequate provisions, with additional SpaceX missions planned throughout the remainder of the year. The astronauts are making the best of their extra time aboard the ISS, but are eager for a resolution.
