NASA working on options to bring astronauts home

NASA is evaluating whether astronauts Sonny Williams and Butch Wilmore can return from the ISS soon or must wait until February. Their mission, initially planned for a week, has extended over two months due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, including helium leaks and engine failures. NASA is considering using a SpaceX capsule if Starliner is deemed unsafe, which would delay their return. The agency is cautious, recalling past tragedies like Columbia and Challenger, and aims to ensure safety. Williams and Wilmore are content with the extended mission, despite its unexpected length.

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