{"id":15067,"date":"2024-12-18T14:53:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=15067"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:53:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:53:33","slug":"new-images-of-astronauts-stuck-in-space-show-disturbing-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=15067","title":{"rendered":"New images of astronauts stuck in space show disturbing details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two astronauts are living an epic sci-fi nightmare since their eight-day space odyssey turned into a months-long stay at the International Space Station. Now,\u00a0after seeing images that reveal some disturbing details,\u00a0people are expressing their fears, saying the duo was \u201cleft to rot\u201d in space.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On June 5, 2024, Sunita \u201cSuni\u201d Williams and Barry \u201cButch\u201d Wilmore blasted off into orbit, becoming the first crew to ride Boeing\u2019s new Starliner capsule on what was meant to be a week-long test flight.<\/p>\n

However, their journey took an unexpected turn.<\/p>\n

After battling a series of thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, the two retired Navy captains finally reached the International Space Station (ISS), the research station orbiting about 250 miles above the earth.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately,\u00a0NASA<\/a>\u00a0declared the Starliner too risky for a return trip and their mission was extended until February 2025 when they\u2019re expected to return home aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.<\/p>\n

\u2018Different path\u2019<\/h2>\n

Despite the unforeseen extension, Williams, 59, and Wilmore, 61, adapted seamlessly to their extended mission. Williams, who assumed command of the ISS in September 2024, and Wilmore contributed to various scientific experiments, station maintenance, and even addressed unexpected challenges, such as repairing a malfunctioning toilet.<\/p>\n

Despite being stuck, a term NASA avoids using, the duo remains unshaken, with Wilmore putting a positive spin on their situation: \u201cWe\u2019re just on a different path,\u201d\u00a0said Tennessee\u2019s Wilmore<\/a>. \u201cMindset does go a long way. I don\u2019t look at these situations in life as being downers.\u201d<\/p>\n

And, Commander Williams said, \u201cI like everything about being up here.\u201d Speaking in December with elementary students at the Massachusetts school named after her, she adds, \u201cJust living in space is super fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Looks like starvation\u2019<\/h2>\n

On top of being stranded until at least February, Williams sparked a wave of concern from the public, after she was seen with sunken cheeks and noticeable weight loss in newly released clips and images.<\/p>\n

\u201cWHOA! They [aren\u2019t] telling us the truth up there. That looks like starvation,\u201d tweets one user about Williams gaunt physique.<\/p>\n