NASA says astronauts from Boeing's Starliner could be in space for a couple more weeks even though their test flight was only supposed to last 8 days

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 17:57

two astronauts in blue spacesuits inside a spaceship holding papers looking at a dashboard — NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in space much longer than expected
NASA/Robert Markowitz

Two astronauts went to the International Space Station on a new Boeing spacecraft on June 5.
They were supposed to return eight days later, but thruster issues and helium leaks caused delays.
NASA and Boeing say there's no cause for alarm, and say the astronauts are keeping busy.

The good news for Boeing's Starliner capsule is that it finally brought humans to low-earth orbit. The issue is that it hasn't gotten them down yet — and it may be a while before it does.