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Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore Extend Space Mission Due to Boeing Issues
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX spacecraft, following issues with the Boeing Starliner. Originally on an eight-day mission, the astronauts will now spend around eight months in orbit. The Starliner faced problems, including helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters, during its journey to the International Space Station. Engineers from Boeing and NASA are working to resolve the technical issues, according to reports from Unknown Source.