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8mo ago

Boeing Starliner Delays Extend Astronauts' ISS Stay to February

Technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft have prolonged the mission of two astronauts, initially planned for eight days, to potentially eight months.

Overview

  • Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's mission began on June 5 and was meant to last eight days.
  • Persistent hydrogen leaks and thruster problems have kept the Starliner docked at the ISS.
  • NASA is considering returning the astronauts on a SpaceX Dragon vehicle in September.
  • The ISS has sufficient resources to support the extended stay, including a recent supply delivery.
  • Extended missions in space due to technical issues have occurred multiple times in history.