Astronauts could be stuck in space for eight months, Nasa says | BBC News

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Nasa has given an update on two American astronauts who are stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore, who launched into space on 5 June for a mission expected to last eight days - they've been in space for more than two months.

The spacecraft that took them there - Boeing's Starliner – has faced technical issues which has halted their return to Earth.

Nasa officials have said the duo could be in orbit for eight months if they can't return on the Starliner.

The Starliner is still the contingency vehicle if the astronauts need to return to Earth, Nasa officials said. The astronauts could return on SpaceX's Dragon, however, Nasa said this could pose other risks.


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I'm not complaining anymore when the train is 10 minutes late.

Joey-ctbm
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Seriously, who gets on a BOEING rocket ship these days???

Anonymous-shvk
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if it's Boeing you're not Going

iamdmc
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*8 months later*
Nasa: we should be able to bring them home by 2055

spencer
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When you pack for eight days and gets stuck for eight months

Stsk
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These reporters are making it seem like being stranded in space for 8 months is a great opportunity. they were only supposed to be there for a week. screw that.

qualiacontrol
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I’d be expecting one hell of a Christmas bonus.

guybeingaguy
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WOW, pretty pathetic! How much does the CEO get paid again? Disgusting!

Indomitablespirit
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Boeing better give them one hell of a cheque when they get back

gavinbarnes
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Brutal, I hope they’re allowed to stream some good movies.

MrFancyFingers
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The fact that this spaceship is made by BOEING is just unbelievable given all the fatal incidents involving Boeing aircraft in recent years - I wouldn't fly a Boeing toy plane nevermind a real one.

howdan
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Nobody in his right mind leaves the planet.

guru
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Boeing should be held accountable, it's one of the most problematic companies out there. Not only do their rockets face issues, but their planes also have significant safety concerns.

GangstaNGU
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How are we going to get to the Moon or even Mars when they can't even get people back from the ISS within 8 months.

jamesgreen
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With everything going on down here on Earth, they are probably quite happy staying up there. 🤣

hfvhf
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This is why I am always telling people NOT to go into space.

Greenpoloboy
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When Boeing is involved I am not surprised anymore when technical issue is mentioned

dojagi
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"If it's Boeing, I ain't Going" should have been their response when assigned to this mission.

vumani
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"Solve one problem.. then the next one, and the one after that. You solve enough problems you get to come home" some guy stuck on Mars.😂😂😂

meridaohara
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How is the Boeing CEO not in jail by now? Hope they sue Being for all the health issues their stay will cause on their body.

atomixfang