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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Trump signs order to establish U.S. Space Academy to strengthen national space workforce

President Donald Trump signed an executive order beginning the process of creating a U.S. Space Academy to train engineers, scientists, operators, astronauts and other space professionals. The initiative frames workforce development as central to U.S. national security, economic growth, scientific discovery and technological innovation.

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2026-08-31T01:12:54.760736-07:00
Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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NASA Spaceflight • Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Chris Bergin

SLS picks up the pace, four vehicles in production

By NASA Spaceflight: The NASA and contractor workforce continues to make progress ahead of next year’s Artemis III mission, with Solid Rocket Booster stacking continuing, while RS-25 engines are being installed on Core Stage 3.

2026-08-30T17:20:09.635588-07:00
China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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The Hill • Mark Whittington

What China’s delay means for the US-China moon race

By The Hill: The liftoff of China’s Chang’e 7 mission to the moon has been delayed into 2027. Ars Technica reports that the Chinese are being vague about the exact reasons for the delay, only suggesting it is due to, adhering to “the principle of proceeding prudently and reliably, and ensuring absolute success.”.

2026-08-30T18:05:36.796867-07:00
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Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Successfully Launches on Mission to Study the Universe

By Space.com: The Roman Space Telescope successfully launched to space on Sunday (Aug. 30). Its liftoff was met with excitement from scientists, love from its team and a surprising call from President Trump.

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2026-08-30T11:50:06.010708-07:00
ISS   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
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Bloomberg • Rachel Cohrs Zhang

NASA, SpaceX Postpone ISS Mission Launch After Spacecraft Leak

By Bloomberg: SpaceX and NASA are delaying the launch of a planned mission to the International Space Station to fix an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system, the US space agency said.

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2026-08-30T13:35:36.666705-07:00
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Bloomberg • Jeff Mason

Trump Begins Process to Establish U.S. Space Academy for NASA and Military Missions

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump began the process of creating a “US space academy,” in a move he said would help bolster military and civilian missions to space.

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