Trump signs new space transportation policy to boost US launch capabilities

In the US, President Donald Trump signed a new national space transportation policy to develop more spaceports. This initiative aims to support over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030, driven by increasing commercial and military demand. The policy emphasizes infrastructure investments by the Pentagon and NASA, and highlights the need for additional heavy-lift launch sites to enhance capacity and resiliency.

Trump signs new space transportation policy to boost US launch capabilities
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Published Aug 21, 2026
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