August 20, 2026 · Commercial space / Launch licensing / Infrastructure
Trump sets a goal of at least 1,000 U.S. space launches and reentries per year by 2030
Trump signed an August 20 memorandum directing agencies to work toward enabling at least 1,000 U.S. launch and reentry operations annually by 2030. The action is a documented policy target; it does not mean the United States is currently operating at that cadence or that the target is guaranteed to be reached.
Open the full dated evidence record →