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Bloomberg • Jeff Mason

Trump signs order to establish U.S. Space Academy for NASA and military missions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the creation of a U.S. Space Academy intended to strengthen the workforce supporting NASA and military space activities. The initiative links civilian and national-security space missions through a new education and training institution.

Space.com • Mike Wall

Trump signs executive order creating U.S. Space Academy

Washington Post • Natalie Allison

Trump announces creation of U.S. Space Academy

Also: NASA, CBS News, CNA, CNN, newsnationnow.com and CNA

10 Sources

2026-08-28T10:36:41.337426-07:00

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AINonline

GE Aerospace Uses Boeing 747 Testbed to Evaluate GE9X and LEAP Engine Technologies

By AINonline: GE Aerospace has tested the GE9X, Leap 1A, Leap 1B, and more with the 747.

1 Source

2026-08-28T11:20:54.732913-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Establishes HH-60W Unit for Washington VIP Evacuation and Continuity-of-Government Missions

By The War Zone: Jolly Green II rescue helicopters offer a capability boost for VIP airlift and continuity of government roles, but there are questions about the plan.

1 Source

2026-08-28T11:06:32.279430-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

President Trump gives Artemis II moon astronauts the Congressional Space Medal of Honor

By Space.com: The astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission, who flew around the moon this past April, just received the United States' highest space honor.

Associated Press

Artemis II astronauts receive nation’s highest space honor for their successful moonshot

NASA

President Honors NASA’s Artemis II Crew with Highest US Space Award

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent and orlandosentinel.com

6 Sources

2026-08-28T05:05:13.278902-07:00

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AINonline

GE Aerospace and Beta Technologies Cross Atlantic in Hybrid-electric Saab 340B Commuter Aircraft

By AINonline: The first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet, as well as the first across the North Atlantic, GE says.

1 Source

2026-08-28T10:51:05.963034-07:00

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Unmanned Airspace • Kylie Bielby

FAA launches BEYOND Phase 2, invites additional participants

By Unmanned Airspace: The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching Phase 2 of the BEYOND programme to expand the agency’s efforts to integrate drones into the national airspace system (NAS).

Flying Magazine

How New FAA Program Plans to Tackle Increased Drone Integration

2 Sources

2026-08-28T02:07:28.205835-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Ovzon to Enter German Market With New Partnerships

By Via Satellite: Swedish satellite operator Ovzon is beginning to enter the German market through two new partnerships announced this week. The company will perform an initial test implementation with a German government customer, working with IABG Teleport and German satellite services company MBS.

Also: Satellite Evolution

2 Sources

2026-08-28T10:53:15.473582-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

India’s InspeCity Raises $10.5M in Pre-Series A round

By Via Satellite: InspeCity, a space startup based in India, has raised $10.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round to support four planned on-orbit missions over the next year and a half.

1 Source

2026-08-28T11:33:31.814114-07:00

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