NASA and Boeing say Starliner astronauts ‘are not stranded,’ but will be on the ISS for a few more...

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1. NASA and Boeing have reassured the public that the astronauts aboard the Starliner spacecraft are not stranded on the International Space Station (ISS). The Starliner mission, which was intended to dock with the ISS, experienced a technical issue that prevented it from reaching the station as planned. However, the astronauts are safe and have sufficient supplies to remain on the ISS until their return to Earth.

2. The Starliner spacecraft is currently in a stable orbit and is communicating with ground control. NASA and Boeing are working together to understand the cause of the technical issue and determine the next steps for the mission. They are exploring options to potentially return the Starliner to Earth without docking with the ISS, if necessary.

3. Despite the setback, NASA and Boeing remain committed to the Starliner program and its goal of providing a reliable transportation system for astronauts to and from the ISS. They have emphasized that the safety of the astronauts is their top priority, and they will continue to work diligently to ensure the success of future Starliner missions.

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