NASA's Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Stuck In Space Until February 2025

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams remains stranded in space for over 50 days, alongside fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore. Their return to Earth has been delayed until February 2025 due to issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule, which has been deemed unsafe. The astronauts are stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) following thruster failures and helium leaks in their Boeing capsule. NASA is now working with SpaceX to facilitate their return, but the extended mission raises health concerns, including rapid bone density loss, muscle atrophy, fluid imbalance, and potential mental health issues from isolation. Despite these challenges and a looming 19-day deadline, NASA maintains that the situation is under control. This mission, originally planned for just 10 days, has become a prolonged ordeal, with NASA facing a potential $1 billion loss if the capsule is abandoned. The uncertainty surrounding their return underscores the risks associated with space exploration.