NASA Astronauts Stranded After Boeing Capsule Failure: SpaceX Steps In to Rescue Sunita Williams’ Crew

Updated on Mar 18, 2025 12:45 pm IST

Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, were supposed to be in space for just eight days. Instead, they spent 286 days stranded on the International Space Station. What went wrong? Boeing's Starliner faced critical technical failures, forcing them to stay aboard the ISS. NASA couldn't send a rescue mission, citing budget constraints. Politics entered the mix, with Donald Trump blaming Biden for delaying their return, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX stepping in. Beyond the drama, this mission raises a crucial question—who really controls the future of space exploration? Ananya Dutta explores.

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