NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space: Sunita Williams, Barry Butch Wilmore 'Stranded' at International Space Station as Boeing Starliner Experiences Helium Leaks, Elon Musk's SpaceX May Join Rescue Mission

US Space Agency NASA has reportedly delayed the return of two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Wilmore, from the International Space Station (ISS) for the third time, thereby raising concerns that the crew could be "stranded". According to reports, the astronauts have been stranded in space due to an alleged malfunction on board the Boeing Starliner. Reportedly, the Boeing Starliner's trip home has been postponed as the crew asses a series of helium leaks. Notably, similar leaks had delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. If reports are to be believed, Elon Musk's SpaceX could join the rescue mission to bring the NASA astronauts home. However, an official announcement regarding this is awaited. Sunita Williams in Space: Health Concerns For Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut and Crew After ‘Spacebug’ Detected at Space Station.

NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space?

JUST IN - NASA astronauts 'STRANDED' in space due to malfunctioning Boeing Starliner - as experts say SpaceX could perform a rescue mission, Daily Mail reports

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Boeing Starliner Experiences Helium Leaks

NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. pic.twitter.com/tYagnJpqY0

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