Stranded Nasa astronauts hold press conference from International Space Station | BBC News

Stranded Nasa astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they feel "grateful" to spend more time in space, despite difficulties.

The two gave a news conference about their experience of being stuck on the International Space Station for months.

The two Americans, who arrived on the ISS in June, have been unable to get home because of a problem with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The Starliner returned to Earth earlier this month 'uncrewed' - or with no humans on board - after the journey was deemed too risky for astronauts.

Nasa says Wilmore and Williams will be brought back to Earth on a SpaceX Dragon craft next year.


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[robharrisU]

She was obviously shocked when she heard how long she was going to be there

[sosmra]

Just wishing these brave astronauts a safe return

[LGrian]

The way they just don’t care about their hair at all 😂

[nullcrashoverride]

6:13 much respect to nasa as an agency, “we’re going to find things that’s the nature of test”

[Betts]

Please get these astronauts home safely! 🙏🇺🇸💙

[obsidianjane]

The happiest strandees ever. Its probably the last time they will get a chance to go to space so they are getting a lot of extra on-orbit time.

[Motiv_Motiv]

Must be hard on their bones, ligaments, bodies, minds.

[Humanity_Hope_]

I am impressed to see her perfectly adapted to the situation
She will live a lot experiences that will enrich her as a Human Being
I am worried about her Hair, it could get tangled somewhere

[sjsartanddesign]

Why are you talking about their hair?
These 2 were exemplary, rational, no drama. They were a pleasure to listen to.
These are the kind of level headed people you want leading your country, not the clowns you have back down on earth.

[lizm]

Have any notice, she is not floating around compared to the guy?

[indrain]

I previously worked offshore, and I found that one month can be incredibly boring and stressful. I can't imagine how astronauts cope with their stress, especially knowing that their loved ones might be sick or have passed away. How do they manage to respond to such situations?

[jameszoko]

We are praying for their safe return to planet Earth

[timowagner]

They were vary aware of what could happen. They knew what could potentially happen, they are quite rational people...

[dandiesel]

"We are constantly falling towards Earth, look like we are on a fairground ride and stranded in space but its ok"

[sqdl]

imagine that poor guy watching her play with her hair for hours, days and weeks!

[adida.sativa-dvel]

This is not space it’s earths atmosphere still

[JD-demq]

This woman is the definition of bad ass 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[malayvasavada]

2:23 mic just floated like magic. Imagine handing off mic like this on earth😂

[mollycole]

Why is there an exit sign behind them? 😅 Like.. where are they going to go?

[willx_]

All I can think about is Bugs Bunny line.
"GET ME OUTTA HERE!!!"
(😆)(😆)(😆)