Trump aims for over 1,000 U.S. space launches annually by 2030

In August 2025, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to increase U.S. space launches to over 1,000 annually by 2030. This initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and ensure national security interests. The plan includes collaboration between federal agencies and the private sector to develop lunar logistics and explore commercial transportation to Mars.

Trump aims for over 1,000 U.S. space launches annually by 2030
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Updated Aug 21, 2026 First published Aug 20, 2026
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Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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