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NASA Faces Critical Decision on Astronauts' Return from ISS

Boeing Starliner issues force NASA to weigh options for safely bringing home Wilmore and Williams.

A photo of a man and a woman floating in a space ship
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two pictures of astronauts. one shows an astronaut with a headband in front of a computer. the second shows an astronaut floating next to a breathing tube
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Overview

  • Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams may extend their ISS stay due to Starliner thruster problems.
  • NASA is considering using SpaceX's Crew Dragon for the astronauts' return if Starliner remains unsafe.
  • Prolonged space missions pose health risks, including radiation exposure and bone density loss.
  • ISS crew continues regular duties, maintaining physical and mental readiness despite uncertainty.
  • NASA's decision on the return plan is expected by the end of August.