White House Pushes for More Commercial Space Activities
President Trump signed memo to boost commercial space launches. White House targets 1,000 launches by 2030, up from 178 in 2024. SpaceX completed 170 launches in 2025 deploying 2,500 satellites. Trump ordered federal re-entry site within 90 days and barred competitive government activities. NASA supports lunar transport and Mars robotic missions. Michael Kratsios praised memo as 'explosive growth'. Congress prioritizes Artemis program with billions in funding. Elon Musk focuses on human Mars missions