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SpaceX's Transition to Starship Raises Industry Concerns
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft has been a crucial component of the commercial spaceflight industry, but its future is uncertain as the company transitions to its new Starship vehicle. Despite this, demand for Crew Dragon remains high, with NASA planning to procure up to six more Dragon missions and private astronaut missions to the ISS and commercial space stations on the horizon. According to SpaceNews, SpaceX has hinted that it wants to shift crewed missions to Starship, but the exact timeline and implications for the industry are still unclear.