Astronauts Stranded on ISS After Faulty Boeing Starliner Return

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams face an extended mission after their spacecraft returned to Earth without them.

Wilmore and Williams were originally on an eight-day mission to test the Boeing Starliner but will now spend over eight months on the International Space Station.
The decision to leave the astronauts behind was made due to safety concerns with the Starliner capsule, which experienced numerous technical issues.
The astronauts have integrated into the ISS crew, participating in routine maintenance and experiments, and are awaiting a SpaceX flight for their return in March 2025.
Both astronauts have expressed a positive outlook despite the unexpected extension, with Williams set to take command of the ISS in the coming weeks.
A resupply mission has provided additional clothes and supplies to ensure their comfort during the prolonged stay.