Sunita Williams and butch Wilmore Latest Interaction from space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, despite facing challenges, say they feel "grateful" for the extra time they've had in space.

Report by : Bittu Bhagat Report by : Bittu Bhagat

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The two American astronauts, who arrived at the ISS in June, have been unable to return home due to an issue with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

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– The Starliner returned to Earth earlier this month 'uncrewed' - or with no humans on board - after the journey was deemed too risky for astronaut

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NASA has announced that Wilmore and Williams will return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Dragon craft next year in February.

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