E43 - Who flies NASA’s astronauts when Dragon steps aside? — September 30, 2026

NASA faces a consequential crew-transport question if SpaceX follows through on reported plans to retire Crew Dragon after International Space Station support. The episode also covers AT&T's challenge to SpaceX's cellular strategy, Blue Origin's New Glenn 9x4 contract eligibility, Astro Digital's proposed SPAC merger, and Northrop Grumman's satellite delivery.

NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers — Ars TechnicaAT&T CEO remarks on SpaceX cellular strategy — @SawyerMerritt on XNASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract — NASAAstro Digital Takes SPAC Deal to Scale Satellite Manufacturing — Via Satellite21 Tranche 1 Transport Layer Satellite...