They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025:
Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.
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Key FactsThey Spent Eight Days in Space - Could Be Stuck Until 2025
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- Two astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station since June.
- The return of the astronauts depends on the safety of the Starliner spacecraft.
- One possible alternative is returning with a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- Boeing was hoping for regular use of the Starliner spacecraft for missions to the station.
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