The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced at a press conference on August 24 that the Boeing Starliner would return to Earth uncrewed. The Starliner had launched on June 5, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Just a day later, as the Starliner was approaching the space station, helium leaks and several other issues were identified.  What was initially intended to be a week-long stay is now expected to last a total of eight months. The two astronauts
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