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U.S. Targets 1,000 Space Launches by 2030 | Science News
The U.S. is racing toward a future of over a thousand space launches per year by 2030, a dramatic leap from 2025’s 181 — fueled by booming commercial satellite demand and government ambitions for orbital infrastructure like AI data centers. SpaceX is leading the charge, securing land for a massive Louisiana spaceport to support its million-satellite vision. But scaling up isn’t just about more launch pads — it demands upgraded fuel storage, payload processing, and reliable operations. With over 20 licensed spaceports already struggling with capacity or consistency, the new national policy…
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