Trump sets goal of 1,000 US space launches by 2030
- On 20 August, US President Donald Trump signed a memo aiming for at least 1,000 space launches and re-entries annually by 2030.
- The target would increase US launch activity from 178 launches in 2025, with a focus on commercial space companies.
- The plan asks agencies to speed up approvals, identify new launch sites and build infrastructure for more frequent missions.
- The policy also supports returning US astronauts to the Moon by 2028 and expanding commercial missions towards Mars.
Source: ap7am.com
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