For the last two months, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams have been onboard the the International Space Station far longer than originally expected. What was initially planned as an eight-day trip could now stretch into next year, as NASA announced today that the agency is considering keeping the astronauts in space until February 2025.
Safety issues with the Boeing Starliner, which marked its maiden voyage with this mission, have delayed the return home. Specifically, mid-flight helium leaks and jammed thrusters required weeks of testing to make sure a problem didn't become dangerous. And more testing is still necessary to understand
