NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams continue to be stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) as the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they arrived in faces technical difficulties. The Starliner capsule experienced helium leaks and five thrusters malfunctioned during docking, leading to an extended stay for the astronauts. Boeing is currently examining the capsule remotely to determine the cause of the problems and ensure a safe return for the astronauts. NASA is conducting additional ground testing and evaluation of these issues. The return of Wilmore and Williams, originally scheduled for June 14th, has been delayed multiple times, and no new launch date has been announced. The astronauts are not in danger and have access to food and supplies on the ISS. The Starliner is designed to remain in space for up to 210 days, and NASA is considering extending the initial 45-day limit for the test flight. SpaceX, Starliner's competitor, launched its eighth crewed NASA flight in March. [253da6a3] [2546e2da]