Mission Update: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been on board the ISS since June 2024. Their return is now scheduled for March 2025 through SpaceX Crew Dragon due to extended issues with Boeing Starliner, which prolonged their original 8-day mission.
Safety Precautions: NASA stresses that the astronauts are not stranded and have emergency return plans in place, along with sufficient supplies. The prolonged stay, though uncommon, adheres to standard safety procedures while enabling ongoing scientific research aboard the ISS.