US to get new NASA-led space academy, Trump signs order: What is it all about? Explained
The US Space Academy is a proposed NASA-led federal academy dedicated to combining rigorous technical education with leadership development, discipline, and a durable commitment to public service.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new national military academy called the US Space Academy on Friday, at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston. This move is aimed at educating and training a new generation of skilled service members, engineers, and civil operators to support America's space interests. The US Space Academy will be a top-tier educational institution with free tuition, and graduates will be required to serve several years, primarily in the US Space Force but also in NASA and civilian positions.
The president signed an Executive Order to establish a Presidential Commission chaired by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, which will advise and assist the President in establishing the academy. The location for the academy has not yet been decided, but Texas Senator Ted Cruz is lobbying for Texas. The goal is to create a competitive educational institution to ensure America's leadership in space exploration and technology.
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