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NASA has shared an update on Sunita Williams. After announcing the extension of Williams' mission, the space agency has said that the spacecraft is in good condition.

While it is true that Williams and Wilmore are safe aboard the ISS, it is also true that Starliner turned out to be defective and failed to return on its scheduled date. As of now, Boeing and NASA teams, while acknowledging Starliner's issues, are trying to bring the public's attention to their objective of collecting as much data as possible.

NASA and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, initially set for a week-long mission, now faces indefinite extension due to technical problems. Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams remain safe as engineers work to resolve the issues.

Sunita Williams, a Needham High grad and namesake of a local elementary school, is currently at the International Space Station.

The spacecraft docked to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 7 with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore for the Crew Flight Test mission - Boeing's debut with humans. Meant to last a week, the mission has entered July due to faults on Starliner.

Imagine being stuck in space – the vastness around you breathtaking but the environment posing a constant threat to your health. This is the reality for astronaut Sunita Williams.

After more than three weeks since their mission began, originally planned for just a few days, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft still do not know when they will return.

Sunita Williams could extend her stay in space for several months, showcasing endurance and exploration aboard the International Space Station.

Nasa and Boeing continue testing and analysis on the ground by exploring potential causes for the helium system leaks.

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.