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NASA Spaceflight • Martijn Luinstra

ESA explores European-led space station and crew transport as launch capability expands

The European Space Agency is investigating options for a European-led space station and pursuing crew-transport capabilities as new European launchers come online. The effort follows member states’ endorsement of a “Call to Boost European Space Exploration,” signaling a broader push to strengthen Europe’s independent role in human spaceflight.

2026-10-03T15:15:10.495215-07:00
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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft

By Bloomberg: SpaceX launched a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, as questions swirl over the company’s plans for the future of its human spaceflight program.

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2026-10-01T02:51:10.364080-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX, Analysts Broadly Satisfied With Starship’s Latest Orbital Test Despite Technical Issues

By SpaceNews.com: Both SpaceX and outside analysts appear largely satisfied with the first orbital flight of Starship despite some technical issues during the mission.

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2026-10-02T03:36:56.928315-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

EU nations back military space project worth up to $27 billion, propose shared tracking data

By SpaceNews.com: BURG — European governments are preparing to invest up to 24 billion euros ($27 billion) in SPACE, a joint military space project spanning satellite communications, surveillance and missile warning.

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2026-10-01T10:18:47.489687-07:00