NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay on ISS Amid Boeing Capsule Issues

American astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, longer than their original eight-day mission. They were launched on the first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner space capsule in June, but encountered technical difficulties during the journey, including a two-attempt docking process on June 6. The spacecraft's thrusters have since failed due to leaks, and engineers are working to diagnose the issue. The astronauts' return date is uncertain, with some reports suggesting it could be pushed back to February 2025. The incident has raised concerns about the viability of Boeing's Starliner space program.