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Boeing Starliner's return from International Space Station delayed again

Two astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard the Starliner earlier this month. They were supposed to stay for about a week. Now, they will be up there for about a month.

Problems with thrusters and helium leaks on the spacecraft have prompted NASA to delay the return three times. The Boeing Starliner remains docked at the International Space Station.

Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes talks with Ben Turner, staff writer at LIVE Science.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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