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Astronauts on Boeing's Starliner say politics is not a factor in extended stay in space


Published on 2025-03-05 10:20:34 - MSN
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  • NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams have been waiting for nine months to return from the International Space Station and could be heading back to Earth in a few weeks. President Trump and Elon Musk are claiming they could have returned sooner,

The astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have stated that their extended stay in space is not influenced by political factors. They are currently on the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft, specifically related to thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. NASA and Boeing are taking the necessary time to ensure the spacecraft's safety before returning the astronauts to Earth. The astronauts emphasized that their mission is focused on safety and operational success rather than political considerations.

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