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- The European Space Agency (ESA) will charter a SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station under EPIC initiative.
- In a March 19 announcement, ESA aims to expand flight opportunities before the ISS retires in 2030.
- The EPIC mission will involve a one-month stay as the agency pursues partnerships with other countries.
- Josef Aschbacher (ESA Director General) said the mission will assign astronauts broader responsibilities, including maintenance and logistics.
