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NASA Astronauts Extend ISS Stay Due to Boeing Starliner Issues

Wilmore and Williams to return on SpaceX Crew Dragon after propulsion problems delay Starliner mission

  • Boeing Starliner experienced multiple thruster and helium leak issues during its mission.
  • NASA decided it was too risky to bring astronauts back on Starliner, opting for an uncrewed return.
  • Wilmore and Williams' stay on the ISS extended from days to eight months.
  • NASA has robust countermeasures for long-duration space missions, ensuring astronaut health and safety.
  • The astronauts will return to Earth in February 2025 on SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
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