NASA Extends Astronauts' Stay as Starliner Faces Technical Hurdles

NASA astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams, originally set to return from the ISS on Boeing's Starliner, will now stay in space until early next year. Issues with Starliner's propulsion system have delayed their return, prompting NASA to use a SpaceX vehicle instead. Both astronauts have extensive military and spaceflight experience.

NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, originally set to return from the ISS on Boeing's Starliner, will now stay in space until early next year due to technical issues.

The decision was made after the Starliner capsule experienced propulsion system issues deemed too risky for the crew's return.

NASA plans to bring the astronauts back using a SpaceX vehicle. Both Wilmore and Williams have extensive military backgrounds and have previously completed long-duration missions aboard the ISS.

(With inputs from agencies.)