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Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced

Trump’s proposed US Space Academy would reshape NASA’s talent pipeline

Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026 to begin creating a US Space Academy.
The source says the academy would sit under NASA rather than operate as a traditional military service academy.
The initiative is described as part of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s broader modernization push.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 29, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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The four members of the Artemis II mission stand on stage after receiving the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. To their right is President Trump.

Artemis II crew receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor

The Artemis II crew received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in Houston on August 28, 2026.
NASA says the award recognizes exceptionally brave and meritorious astronaut service.
The ceremony ties the Artemis program to the broader historical legacy of U.S. human spaceflight.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 29, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Turkey set to join Artemis Accords as 71st signatory

NASA says Turkey will sign the Artemis Accords on August 31, 2026.
Turkey would become the 71st country to join the framework.
The ceremony will be hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in Washington.
NASA says the Accords aim to improve safety, transparency, and coordination in civil space exploration.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 28, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA to Host Florida Event Celebrating American Air, Space Leadership

NASA Schedules Kennedy Briefing on Air and Space Leadership Event

NASA will hold a news conference at Kennedy Space Center on August 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
The briefing will preview a later 2026 event tied to the United States' 250th anniversary.
NASA says the later event will focus on aviation, space exploration, and emerging technologies.
Administrator Jared Isaacman, NASA leadership, and members of Congress are listed as participants.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 3, 2026·via nasa.gov

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The Americas at night on the "Black Marble". Credit - NASA

US voters back space growth, but want Earth-first returns

A May 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S. voters found 69% are interested in space.
Fifty-eight percent said domestic problems should come before heavy space investment.
Economic growth, jobs, technology, and national security ranked above multiplanetary goals.
Seventy-six percent said the U.S. should remain a global leader in space even if it costs more.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 26, 2026·via universetoday.com

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The Lunar Far Side offers a pristine and welcoming environment for multi-messenger observatories due to its lack of light pollution and radio interference from Earth. Can we keep it that way for future scientists to use? Courtesy of Artemis 1 mission.

Moon preservation debate gains support among scientists

A Royal Astronomical Society debate found 76% support for scientific preservation of the Moon.
The lunar far side is valued for its lack of Earth-based radio interference and light pollution.
The issue extends planetary protection ideas into questions of scientific land use and governance.
The debate highlights growing tension between future lunar commerce and preserving pristine research environments.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 24, 2026·via universetoday.com

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An artist's conception of Eärendil-1 in orbit. Credit: Reflect Orbital.

FCC clears first test launch for orbital reflector satellite

Reflect Orbital received FCC approval for its first reflector-satellite test launch.
The approval concerns radio spectrum use, not the reflector’s full societal impact.
The company plans three early test satellites and ultimately envisions a massive constellation.
Astronomers have raised concerns about the night-sky effects of bright orbital mirrors.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 17, 2026·via universetoday.com

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Night sky reveals Milky Way above Turkiye’s Yozgat forest

OMB Grant Proposal Draws Fierce Backlash From Space Science Advocates

A proposed OMB rule has generated more than 54,000 public comments, most reportedly negative.
The Planetary Society warns the proposal could expand political influence over grant funding.
Critics say limits on open-access publication would make publicly funded space science less accessible.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 17, 2026·via theverge.com

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Atmospheric fallout from the destructive re-entry of the ATV-3 vehicle taken from the Expedition-33 mission. Credit - NASA

Satellite megaconstellations may be creating an unexpected climate tradeoff

Researchers warn that megaconstellation launches may claim a growing share of launch-related climate impact.
The key concern is soot that can remain in the stratosphere for years.
The issue broadens space-policy debates beyond debris and astronomy impacts.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via universetoday.com

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NASA’s Agencywide Realignment Puts Mission Delivery and National Space Policy at the Center

NASA says mission directorates will now report directly to the administrator.
The associate administrator will also serve as NASA chief engineer.
The agency tied the realignment to objectives including Artemis, a Moon Base, and a nuclear space reactor.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA Opens New Call for Creators to Help Tell Its Mission Stories

NASA wants up to 10 creative partners.
The call covers Artemis, nuclear propulsion and aeronautics.
Selected collaborations would use unfunded Space Act Agreements.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Campus

NASA to Open JPL Management Contract to Competition for the First Time in Decades

NASA plans to compete the next contract for managing and operating JPL.
Caltech has managed the lab since the 1930s and has long received sole-source awards.
NASA says competition could improve accountability, innovation and operational efficiency while keeping JPL in place.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Representatives of the Artemis Accords signatories including the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State, met May 13–14, 2026, in Lima for the fourth annual Artemis Accords workshop.

Artemis Accords coalition grows to 67 nations as lunar mission planning intensifies

Six new countries joined the Artemis Accords, bringing the total to 67 signatories.
NASA and partner governments met in Lima to review lunar mission plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
Discussions focused on non-interference, interoperability, scientific data release, and debris mitigation.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via nasa.gov

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NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations Role

NASA Puts Brian Hughes in Charge of Launch Operations as Spaceport Activity Grows

NASA named Brian Hughes senior director of launch operations.
He will oversee launch operations at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility.
The agency said the role will help strengthen coordination and support higher launch cadence.
The appointment reflects the growing strategic importance of launch infrastructure management.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Roadmap for a space-to-space economy

Space industry roadmap argues for an orbital recycling and servicing economy

The roadmap argues launch growth alone cannot solve orbital congestion.
It proposes servicing, recycling, and in-space manufacturing as three pillars of an S2S economy.
Orbital depots and policy support are presented as essential enabling infrastructure.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via spacenews.com

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An archival image from NASA's Apollo 17 mission to the moon in 1972 shows a lunar mountain range, with an enlarged inset photo highlighting three light-colored specks in the sky. (NASA Photo)

Pentagon Opens a New Archive of UAP Files, Including Material Linked to Apollo-Era Missions

The Pentagon released 161 UAP-related files spanning the 1940s to 2020.
The batch includes Apollo 12, Apollo 17, and Gemini 7 materials.
Officials say more files will be released through the PURSUE system.
The move extends a broader U.S. trend toward formal UAP transparency.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via universetoday.com

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Paraguay signs the Artemis Accords

Paraguay Joins Artemis Accords as Lunar Diplomacy Speeds Up

Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords on May 7 and became the 67th country to join.
It was the sixth new signing since mid-April, reflecting a recent acceleration in membership.
The move links Paraguay’s growing space ambitions to NASA’s broader lunar cooperation framework.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Appropriators reject NASA budget proposal

Congress Pushes Back on Deep NASA Cuts, Setting Up a Budget Fight Over Science and Exploration

Bipartisan appropriators criticized a proposed 23% cut to NASA’s budget.
Lawmakers warned the plan could cancel more than 50 science missions.
Congress may draft funding closer to the previous year’s enacted spending.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via spacenews.com

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House Science Committee pans NASA budget request

House Science Committee Rebukes NASA Budget Plan as Lawmakers Question Deep Cuts

The proposed fiscal 2027 NASA budget would cut overall spending by 23%, with deeper reductions to science and aeronautics.
House Science Committee members from both parties criticized the request at an April 22 hearing.
Chair Brian Babin said the proposal would not support NASA’s assigned goals, while Zoe Lofgren blamed OMB for the cuts.
Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the plan by citing major overruns and arguing NASA can operate more efficiently.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

Lunar Gateway corrosion gives NASA another reason to shelve the Moon station

NASA’s Lunar Gateway had already been paused before a new corrosion disclosure surfaced.
Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed corrosion in both HALO and I-HAB during House testimony.
The issue adds technical risk to a program already facing schedule slips and strategic criticism.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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