NASA astronauts aboard space station could be left in space 6 more months

NASA astronauts Sonny Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched on the Boeing Starliner in June, face an extended mission due to technical issues with the spacecraft. Originally a one-week mission, it may now last seven months. NASA and Boeing are conducting tests to determine if Starliner can safely return the astronauts. If not, a SpaceX capsule may be used, potentially extending their stay until February. NASA is balancing the need to bring the astronauts home with the challenges of extended space missions.

What is Plan B if Starliner cannot complete the mission?

When is the Crew 9 mission expected to return to Earth?