Two astronauts wait to come home as Boeing races to understand spacecraft issues. Here's what's at stake

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was set to ferry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, but issues during the first leg of their journey have caused a delay. The astronauts will now extend their stay on the space station while engineers address problems with the spacecraft. The return date is set for at least 20 days from their arrival. Despite the setbacks, officials are confident that the astronauts will be able to return home safely. This delay adds to a series of issues faced by the Boeing Starliner program, which is already behind schedule.