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Bloomberg • Jeff Mason

Trump signs executive order to establish U.S. Space Academy for Space Force, NASA and civilian industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the creation of a U.S. Space Academy, with the initiative described variously as an academy and a commission to study its establishment. The institution would train personnel for the Space Force, NASA and the expanding civilian spaceflight sector.

Wall Street Journal • Marianne LeVine, Micah Maidenberg

A West Point for Space? Trump Calls for New Academy to Train Space Personnel

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2026-08-28T10:36:41.337426-07:00
North America   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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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.

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2026-08-28T05:05:13.278902-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization  
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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
2026-08-28T10:53:15.473582-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Astroscale Prioritizes First-Mover Advantage in Satellite Servicing Over Near-Term Profitability

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite debris removal and rendezvous, proximity and operations service provider Astroscale Holdings Inc. of Japan is holding fast to its investment strategy to secure first-mover advantage in its markets, even if that means foregoing profit in the next year or two.

2026-08-28T08:35:27.461995-07:00