NASA is considering switching astronauts Wilmore and Williams from Boeing Starliner to SpaceX due to technical problems, potentially prolonging their stay until February 2025. The Starliner faces challenges like thruster failures and helium leaks, leading to delays in the Crew-9 mission launch.
To address the issues, NASA and Boeing engineers are conducting tests on the Starliner thrusters. A 'contingency plan' is being developed by NASA's International Space Station Program Deputy Director.
Meanwhile, SpaceX's mission to the space station is delayed as efforts are made to bring the astronauts back safely, with Boeing facing a public relations crisis over the situation.
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