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SpaceX moves to withdraw Dragon, Falcon 9 crewed missions after 2030, widening NASA low Earth orbit gap
SpaceX has told NASA it plans to stop low Earth orbit crewed missions using Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 after 2030, while supporting the International Space Station through 2030. The move could disrupt NASA’s low Earth orbit commercialisation plans and complicate transport for private space stations. NASA has limited ability to compel flights beyond contract obligations. NASA may have to rely more on Boeing’s Starliner, despite higher costs and a limited operating record.
