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NASA Extends ISS Stay for Astronauts Amid Starliner Troubleshooting

Extended mission allows for in-depth testing of Boeing's spacecraft systems to ensure a safe return.

  • Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain at the ISS as engineers address propulsion issues.
  • Starliner experienced thruster failures and helium leaks during its mission.
  • NASA and Boeing are conducting ground tests in New Mexico to replicate and solve the problems.
  • The spacecraft's stay at the ISS provides valuable data for future missions.
  • Officials emphasize that the astronauts are safe and not stranded.
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