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No return date for Nasa astronauts amid problems with Boeing Starliner capsule | Nasa says pair are not stranded but will stay at International Space Station until technical issues have been resolved

Nasa says pair are not stranded but will stay at International Space Station until technical issues have been resolved

On Thursday, Nasa and Boeing officials said they were not ready to announce a return date, and that the pilots would remain at the space station until the engineers finish working on and examining the issues with the capsule. He also acknowledged that backup options are under review, including using other capsules to get the astronauts home safely, which he said was a top priority. This Nasa-Boeing mission had difficulties before its launch too, including problems with reaction control thrusters and helium leaks, which delayed its departure.

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