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NASA says astronauts stuck at space station until troubled Boeing capsule can be fixed

NASA has yet to fix a return date for its two astronauts at the International Space Station, who have now been stuck there for more than a month due to technical issues with the Boeing-manufactured Starliner capsule intended to bring them back to Earth. The new spacecraft experienced thruster failures…

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50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts remain stuck on International Space Station with no set return date, NASA announces

After nearly two months of postponement, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still on board the ISS. But NASA and Boeing say they still plan to return the two aboard Starliner.

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Rare SpaceX rocket failure shows exactly why NASA wants 2 commercial options to fly astronauts to ISS

NASA wants two U.S. spacecraft to send astronauts to ISS. Backup options are once again in play after a rare rocket failure last week indefinitely grounded SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

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Astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after yet more problems with Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner

For the past few weeks, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) after the first crewed voyage of Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft hit a snag. Concerns raised by Boeing and Nasa over thruster problems and several helium leaks (helium is used…

The Conversation

Hurricane Beryl Likely Contributed to Boeing Starliner’s Ongoing Delays

There's not much anyone can do to help from 250 miles above the ground.

Inverse

When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know

Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.

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Failed Thrusters, Helium Leaks, and a Hard Deadline: Inside NASA’s Decision to Keep Boeing’s Starliner At the ISS

“There have been multiple issues with every spacecraft that has ever been designed, and that's the nature of what we do,” said astronaut Butch Wilmore.

Inverse

NASA astronauts speak from ISS on indefinitely stuck Boeing Starliner mission

Earliest the temporarily stuck astronauts could return to Earth from International Space Station is end of July

The Independent UK

Nasa astronauts from Boeing’s Starliner may be stuck in space until August

Engineers working on problems preventing return of Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are on the ISS

The Guardian - US

NASA astronauts say they're 'confident' Starliner will bring them home, despite no return date in sight

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they are confident they will be able to return soon, but the exact date of their journey home remains unknown.

LiveScience

Astronauts Stuck On ISS 'Confident' Starliner Will Bring Them Home

A pair of NASA astronauts left stranded on the International Space Station without a clear departure date expressed confidence Wednesday that their Boeing Starliner spaceship would soon bring them home.

International Business Times

NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)

The six NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station beamed a message down to Earth to celebrate the United States' 248th birthday.

Space

Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

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International Business Times

NASA Insists Boeing Starliner Crew 'Not Stranded' On ISS

The first astronauts to fly Boeing's troubled Starliner are definitely not "stranded" at the International Space Station, NASA insisted Friday despite having no clear timeframe for bringing them home.

The Independent UK

No return date yet for NASA astronauts who launched to space station aboard Boeing's capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule

Space

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft still doesn't have a landing date, NASA says

Boeing Starliner's spacecraft doesn't have a landing date, but the spacecraft is stable at the ISS and will remain there as a new round of testing begins.

LiveScience

Shattered Russian satellite forces ISS astronauts to take shelter in stricken Starliner capsule

ISS astronauts, including the stranded Butch Willmore and Suni Williams, have sought refuge inside their docked spacecraft after the Resurs-P1 satellite splintered apart in orbit.

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Al Jazeera

ISS astronauts take cover as defunct Russian satellite shatters

RESURS-P1 satellite splits into nearly 200 pieces, adding to the dangerous mass of debris already in orbit.

Al Jazeera

Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?

A series of problems with new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed return to Earth.

The Independent UK

Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there

Salon

NASA must analyze Starliner failures

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are safe but NASA needs to figure out what went wrong with their mission

The Guardian - US

Two US astronauts stuck in space as Boeing analyzes Starliner problems

Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have spent better part of month in ISS as engineers work out problem

Space

Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.

All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.

Space

NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner will come back to Earth with its two astronauts no earlier than June 26. The four-day extension will allow for more thruster testing at the ISS.

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