Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have reached the six-month milestone of their space mission, with two more months to go.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, affectionately known as the 'stuck astronauts,' reached the six-month milestone of their space mission on Thursday, with two more months to go before they return to Earth.The pair launched into orbit on June 5 aboard Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule, which was initially intended for a weeklong test flight.But a series of technical failures, including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, turned the mission into an extended stay.
'What Challenges do Astronauts in Space Face?Despite the challenges of an unplanned extended stay, the two astronauts quickly integrated into life on the ISS, assisting with science experiments and performing routine maintenance, including repairing a malfunctioning toilet and vacuuming air vents.Since taking command of the ISS in September, Williams has been steering the station's operations, all the while maintaining her fitness routine.
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