Summary
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore faced a challenging situation during their June 2024 Boeing Starliner test flight when their thrusters failed, forcing them to remain in space for nearly 10 months instead of the planned eight days. After successfully docking with the International Space Station with Mission Control’s assistance, they eventually returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX capsule, while acknowledging the risks and political pressures surrounding their extended mission. Both astronauts reported feeling physically fit post-return, thanks to their rigorous exercise routines in zero gravity, and expressed a desire to fly the Starliner again once technical issues are resolved.
