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Two astronauts still in the ISS since almost a month due to faulty Boeing spacecraft

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Last updated: July 5, 2024, 17:06 UTC
Published: Friday, July 5, 2024, at 17:06 UTC
Category: Space
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Two US astronauts are still in the International Space Station since almost a month.

The mission was only supposed to last eight days, yet almost a month after their departure, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams are still in space.

The Boeing Starliner’s spacecraft in which they were traveling accumulated problems.

Takeoff was delayed twice due to a faulty valve and then a helium leak.

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On June 5, the ship was finally able to take off but the problems continued. Thrusters failed and other helium leaks were detected. Since then, 4 of the 5 propellers have been repaired but the leaks continue.

The astronauts’ return to earth has been postponed several times.

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