Astronauts Sunita Williams Barry Wilmore Stranded in Space for Over 50 Days Firstpost America

Astronauts Sunita Williams Barry Wilmore Stranded in Space for Over 50 Days Firstpost America Two NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the International Space Station ISS for more than 50 days after their mission using the Boeing Starliner capsule experienced serious problems The Starliner capsule experienced a helium leak and failure on several thrusters during the flight NASA and Boeing have not been able to announce a date to transport Williams and Wilmore back to Earth However they claim the capsule is safe enough to return if needed The failure of this system forced Williams and Wilmore to stay on the ISS longer than planned with further issues regarding leaks and malfunctions that had to be fixed remotely

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