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Who are Nasa pioneers flying on Boeing's Starliner? Set to return with SpaceX

IndiaTimes Sunday, 25 August 2024
Two experienced Nasa astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, launched on Boeing's Starliner for a test flight from Florida. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, their stay at the ISS was extended due to Starliner's propulsion issues. They will return on a SpaceX vehicle early next year due to safety concerns.
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