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Aug 2024
19m 39s

One Thing: Two Astronauts. One Space Sta...

CNN
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NASA insists they aren’t stranded. But eight weeks after their original return date, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still on board the International Space Station. In this episode, we explain why Boeing’s Starliner – and private space travel writ large - is under the microscope as officials work towards a solution.  Guest: Kristin Fisher, CNN ... Show More
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