NASA astronauts stuck in space on International Space Station

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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stuck in space on the International Space Station due to a malfunction on their Boeing spacecraft. NASA is working on a plan to safely return them to Earth.

Key Points

  • Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived on the ISS on June 5 and were supposed to stay until mid-June
  • Data analysis is ongoing, and a decision is expected by end of August
  • Contingency plans include potential return on SpaceX Crew-9 mission in September or using the Starliner spacecraft

Pros

  • NASA is actively working on a plan to safely return the astronauts to Earth
  • Boeing is confident in the safety of the Starliner spacecraft for the return journey

Cons

  • Astronauts have been stuck on the ISS since June due to propulsion problems and helium leaks
  • There are still ongoing data analysis and decision-making processes before a return plan is finalized