NASA's astronauts are unsure when they will come back because of problems with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
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NASA is deciding whether to bring two astronauts home from space soon in a Boeing capsule. The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have been on the International Space Station longer than expected.
Their Boeing Starliner capsule had some problems with leaking and thrusters. While Boeing thinks the capsule is safe, NASA is still deciding if it's best to bring them home in it.
If NASA decides to use a SpaceX Dragon capsule instead, it would be a while before they could return. The astronauts would need to wait for another Dragon to launch and then return to Earth in February.
This wouldn't be the first time astronauts had their space station stay extended. Sometimes, unexpected issues happen, and astronauts need to be flexible with their return plans.
NASA wants to use both Boeing and SpaceX capsules for astronaut transportation to the space station. Having two options ensures safety and gives NASA choices for getting astronauts to and from space.
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Who are the two astronauts mentioned?
The two astronauts are Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
What problems did the Boeing Starliner capsule have?
The Boeing Starliner capsule had problems with leaking and thrusters.
What would happen if NASA uses a SpaceX Dragon capsule?
If NASA uses a SpaceX Dragon capsule, the astronauts would need to wait for another Dragon to launch and could return to Earth in February.
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