AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Defense: President Trump announced a U.S. Space Academy at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, modeled on West Point and Annapolis, with a location still to be chosen. Energy Security: The U.S. Army plans about $2.2B for five vendors to build nuclear microreactors at domestic bases, including Fort Campbell, under the Janus program. Power Grid Protection: A new executive order would restrict foreign-produced bulk-power equipment imports and installations, with implementation rules due within 120 days. Freight & Rail: The AAR reports U.S. rail carloads and intermodal volumes rose year over year for the week ending Aug. 22. Aviation/AM: EHang says its EH216-S completed its first public flight in Hong Kong under a low-altitude regulatory sandbox trial. Roads & Construction: FDOT schedules overnight U.S. 1 lane closures in Monroe County for roadside work. Logistics Disruption Watch (Hormuz): Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained as Iran and the U.S. trade conditions for reopening. Local Enforcement: Philadelphia is battling repeat illegal tire dumping in Fairmount Park, often tied to U-Haul deliveries.
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