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Trump administration eyes offshore space launches

The request for feedback follows a presidential order and comes as companies seek sea-based launch platforms to expand capacity and flexibility.

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The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, according to a notice published Tuesday.

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The HillThe Hill
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Trump administration eyes offshore space launches

The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, which has drawn criticism from environmental activists.

·Washington, United States
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Financial PostFinancial Post
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US Offshore Oil Agency Explores Using Waters for Space Trips

The US government agency responsible for managing oil and gas drilling in the nation’s coastal waters is now considering adding space operations to its purview, heeding a call from President Donald Trump.

·Canada
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BloombergBloomberg
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US Offshore Oil Agency Weighs Using Waters for Space Launches

The US government agency responsible for managing oil and gas drilling in the nation’s coastal waters is now considering adding space operations to its purview, heeding a call from President Donald Trump.

·New York, United States
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U.S. Eyes Offshore Spaceports With First-Ever Call for Industry Input

The Trump administration is taking its first formal step toward evaluating whether federal offshore waters could support commercial space launches and spacecraft recovery operations. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management...

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gCaptain broke the news on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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