Why the Starliner Astronauts Are Still in Space

Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft brought two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station in early June. But problems emerged after it launched and the company and NASA are working on a plan to bring the astronauts home. WSJ reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this means for Boeing and NASA and why, for the astronauts, extending their stay might not be so bad. Plus, Apple opens up tap-to-pay technology but will competitors be able to take advantage?

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Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft brought two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station in early June. But problems emerged after it launched and the company and NASA are working on a plan to bring the astronauts home. WSJ reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this means for Boeing and NASA and why, for the astronauts, extending their stay might not be so bad. Plus, Apple opens up tap-to-pay technology but will competitors be able to take advantage?

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