Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:27pm on 24 Aug 2024,Saturday Science
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Barry Wilmore have spent eighty days in space, far exceeding their original eight-day mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner. The mission has faced delays due to helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, which have postponed their return. NASA and Boeing are working to resolve the technical issues and will provide an update during a press conference. The astronauts have integrated with the International Space Station crew, continuing routine tasks. NASA selected Boeing’s Starliner and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for its private Crew Program to transport astronauts to and from the ISS.
