The life of two Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck indefinitely in space
The life of two Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck indefinitely in space
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams blasted off for a short trip on June 5. Almost two months later, they’re still in space.
Again, they're not stuck, neither indefinitely nor definitely. The return was on hold to give NASA time to study the equipment before it was jettisoned to burn up in atmosphere. They still have resources (power, water, food, air, etc.) in reserve to last a while longer before they have to leave. (And I'm pretty sure that NASA could resupply them anyway.)
I know I'm arguing semantics here and the rest of your post is probably right but if they unexpectedly don't have a way to get home right now I think that qualifies as stuck. If there's no set date where that's scheduled to change yet they are stuck indefinitely.
You are correct; thank you for bringing rationality to something that the media continues to sensationalize.
They're having a blast too. It's even possible this will be the last trip both of them take to ISS.