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Washington Examiner

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish U.S. Space Academy

On August 28, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create the U.S. Space Academy, which will focus on training individuals for space exploration and defense. The initiative includes the formation of a White House commission to outline the academy's structure and curriculum, with a proposal due in 120 days.

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Al Jazeera English

President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish US Space Academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026, to establish the US Space Academy, aimed at training graduates for the US Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry. The announcement was made during an event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Trump also awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew members. The future of the Artemis exploration initiative is uncertain, with changes announced for the upcoming Artemis III mission.

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Fox News — Latest

Trump Speaks with ISS Crew, Honors Artemis II Astronauts

President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from Houston, praising their work and inviting them to the White House. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.

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Fox News — Politics

Trump Speaks with ISS Crew and Honors Artemis II Astronauts

President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, praising their efforts in space exploration. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.

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Los Angeles Times

NASA to Launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Explore Exoplanets and Dark Matter

NASA is set to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which aims to enhance the search for exoplanets and investigate the dynamics of dark matter and dark energy. The telescope, developed over a decade at a cost of $4.3 billion, is expected to identify 100,000 new exoplanets and provide insights into the universe's expansion and structure. Its findings could have significant implications for existing astrophysical theories.

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Fox News — Politics

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish U.S. Space Academy

On August 28, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create the U.S. Space Academy, which will prepare students for the U.S. Space Force and support NASA. The announcement was made during an event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Trump also awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts.

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Fox News — Politics

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish U.S. Space Academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026, to establish the U.S. Space Academy, which will serve students aspiring to join the U.S. Space Force and support NASA and the civilian spaceflight industry. The event also included the awarding of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, who completed a mission around the moon earlier in April 2026.

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PBS NewsHour

Trump Awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II Crew

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew at a ceremony in Houston on August 28, 2026. The astronauts, who completed a lunar flyby in April, were recognized for their achievements and contributions to space exploration. Trump also announced the establishment of a U.S. Space Academy during the event.

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PBS NewsHour

Trump Awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II Astronauts

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts at a ceremony in Houston on August 28, 2026. The astronauts, who flew around the moon in April, set a new distance record and are preparing for future missions, including Artemis III and Artemis IV. Trump also announced the establishment of a U.S. Space Academy during the event.

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PBS NewsHour

Trump Awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II Crew

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, who completed a lunar flyby in April 2026. The ceremony took place at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. Space Academy. The astronauts, including Commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover, set a new distance record for humanity during their mission.

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Fox News — Politics

NASA Administrator Proposes Space-Based Data Centers to Address Environmental Concerns

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has suggested moving data centers to Earth's orbit to alleviate environmental concerns associated with their construction on land. This proposal follows a poll indicating significant public opposition to local data centers. Companies like Google and SpaceX are exploring the feasibility of space-based data centers, with plans for prototype satellites and large-scale deployments.

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Ars Technica

NASA Unveils New Livery for T-38 Astronaut Training Jets

NASA has revealed a new livery for its T-38 astronaut training jets, marking the first update in decades. The design celebrates the Artemis program, featuring a black and white scheme with blue and red stripes, along with the Artemis logo and an image of the Moon.

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Ars Technica

SpaceX Reduces Launches from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX is reducing its launch frequency from Florida's Space Coast, which has been the busiest spaceport globally for the last decade, until the Starship arrives. Last year, SpaceX conducted 165 Falcon 9 launches, but this year, it has shifted more missions to its West Coast launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Ars Technica

China delays Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission to 2027

China's Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission has been postponed to 2027, according to an announcement from the Manned Space program on August 23, 2026. The agency cited the need for 'absolute success' as the reason for the delay, without providing further details.

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Ars Technica

Trump signs new national space transportation policy to develop more spaceports

President Donald Trump has signed a new national space transportation policy aimed at developing more spaceports to support over 1,000 launches and reentries per year by 2030. This policy replaces a previous one from 2013 and reflects the significant growth in the U.S. launch sector, particularly led by SpaceX.

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Fox News — Latest

Trump Administration Aims for Increased U.S. Space Launches by 2030

The Trump administration has introduced a space policy aimed at increasing U.S. space launches to nearly three per day by 2030. This initiative seeks to enhance satellite deployment for various services and address challenges posed by China's expanding space capabilities. The policy outlines plans for infrastructure expansion and rapid response capabilities for satellite launches.

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Washington Examiner

NASA Cancels Mission to Rescue Swift Space Telescope

NASA has canceled its mission to rescue the Swift space telescope due to difficulties in controlling the LINK spacecraft's altitude. The Swift telescope, launched in 2004, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere later this year after over 21 years of operation. The agency will continue to explore ways to respond to cosmic events while planning for Swift's end of life.

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PBS NewsHour

SpaceX Rocket Debris Impacts Moon at High Speed

A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket has reportedly crashed into the moon at 5,400 mph. The collision was attributed to a mix of solar activity and gravitational influences, as explained by SpaceX scientists during a discussion on lunar debris.

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dailystar.co.uk

SpaceX Rocket Expected to Impact Moon at High Speed

A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to collide with the Moon on August 4, 2026, at a speed of 5,400 mph, creating a 90-foot-wide crater. This event raises concerns about orbital congestion and marks the second time a defunct rocket has impacted the Moon. NASA and South Korea's space agencies will monitor the collision.

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Fox News — Latest

NASA inaugurates new wind tunnel at Langley Research Center

NASA opened the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at the Langley Research Center in Virginia on August 3, 2026, marking its first major wind tunnel construction in over 40 years. The facility will support testing for future aircraft and space missions, featuring advanced capabilities for simulating various flight conditions.

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