Europe   ESA   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA to buy a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission for ISS medium‑duration flight

The European Space Agency will purchase a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station, offering ESA astronauts a medium‑duration stay. The move was endorsed at the ESA Council meeting in Interlaken (18–19 March 2026) as part of a push on crewed activities.

2026-03-20T01:50:20.726515-07:00
Satellite   ATC   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Bloomberg • Joe Wertz

UK Watchdog Warns Nation Unprepared for Severe Solar Storms That Could Disrupt Power, Aviation and Communications

By Bloomberg: The UK is not fully prepared for a severe space weather event that could disrupt power systems, air travel and mobile networks, causing billions of economic losses, a government watchdog found.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00
Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Boeing   NASA  
Bloomberg • Ed Ludlow, Julie Johnsson, Loren Grush

NASA Elevates SpaceX Starship for Lunar-Orbit Propulsion, Reducing Boeing’s Role

By Bloomberg: NASA is revising its moon-landing plans, reducing Boeing Co.’s role while elevating SpaceX’s Starship rocket to do the job of propelling astronauts to lunar orbit, people familiar with the matter said.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com and Bloomberg Law
2026-03-19T11:38:50.690926-07:00