NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams remain on the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner capsule was deemed unsafe to return to Earth due to thruster failures and helium leaks. Initially on an eight-day mission, their return was postponed, and they will stay aboard the ISS until February 2025, awaiting a SpaceX Dragon capsule for their return. Both astronauts expressed gratitude for the public's prayers and well-wishes and acknowledged the unpredictable nature of test flights. They are now fully integrated into the ISS crew, participating in maintenance and experiments. The Starliner’s successful unmanned return to Earth on September 7 is a critical step for Boeing, but the future of its commercial crew program remains uncertain.