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President Trump announces new Space Force Academy ahead of NASA launch
Staff Writer
August 28, 2026
As NASA prepares to make history this weekend with the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, expected to dramatically expand our view into the universe, President Trump today announced a new academy for the Space Force branch of the military. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports.
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