Do the Astronauts Stuck in Space Have Enough Food and Water? | Space

The astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner could remain in space for several months – but many wonder if they have enough food and water to survive that long.

During a recent interview with the Today show, former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino explained how the astronauts, who may not return until February 2025, are feeling and what they are experiencing while on their extended space trip.

“Looking at another six months, that’s going to take a shift in mindset not only for the crew but also for their families,” Massimino said.

When asked if the astronauts have enough food and supplies for an additional six months, Massimino responded, “Yes, they do.”

“They try to think of everything,” he said in reference to NASA. “They do have extras up there, but they also have supply ships that go up there. And those supply ships can get packed pretty close to the launch time, so they do have deliveries coming there pretty often.”

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