NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are undergoing an extended mission on the ISS due to spacecraft technical issues. Originally an eight-day mission, it has stretched to eight months, raising financial and physical concerns.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's mission at the International Space Station (ISS) has extended from eight days to eight months due to technical issues. They continue to receive minimal stipends beyond their regular salaries.

NASA has moved up the return timeline after swapping the spacecraft originally planned for an upcoming routine flight to the ISS.