SpaceX Rescues Astronauts Stranded by Boeing Starliner Mishap

Two NASA astronauts were bumped from a SpaceX mission to make room for colleagues stranded on the ISS due to Boeing Starliner issues.

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson gave up their seats on the SpaceX Crew Dragon to allow stranded colleagues Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to return from the ISS.
The Boeing Starliner, which was supposed to bring Wilmore and Williams back, encountered thruster failures and helium leaks, making it unsafe for crewed return.
Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 to assist with the rescue mission, leaving Cardman and Wilson to support from the ground.
Despite the setback, Cardman and Wilson expressed support for their colleagues, emphasizing camaraderie and professional dedication to the mission.
The stranded astronauts will remain on the ISS until February, extending their stay from an expected few days to eight months due to the Starliner complications.