{
  "id": 7778136,
  "title": "Where will the US Space Academy be based? NASA wants class to start by 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/where-will-the-us-space-academy-be-based-nasa-wants-class-to-start-by",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/space-exploration/where-will-the-us-space-academy-be-based-nasa-wants-class-to-start-by-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA is seeking a state to host the U.S. Space Academy, with a goal of starting the program by 2028. The request for information was released on September 9 following a meeting between NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and officials. The agency has set a tight deadline for proposals, with states encouraged to submit by October 26, 2026.\n\nNASA emphasizes that the academy will be a non-military institution, focused on educating future scientists, engineers, and astronauts, as well as warfighters. The first class of 300 students is expected to begin instruction at the academy in 2028. Due to the short planning timeline, the academy could potentially start before having a permanent campus. Initially, it may rely on partnerships with existing institutions for facilities, but a permanent campus will eventually include buildings for teaching, research, administration, student residences, sports venues, gyms, dining halls, and other related facilities.\n\nThe purpose of the U.S. Space Academy is to inspire and guide the next generation of Americans to pursue advanced technical fields where there is currently a shortage of graduates. This will help ensure the United States maintains its space superiority. The White House fact sheet about the academy states that a groundbreaking is scheduled for 2027, with the permanent location operational by 2031. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson emphasized that the location of the academy is crucial to its success, urging states to present strong proposals with the necessary infrastructure, partnerships, and community support to compete with elite institutions and meet the ambitions of future space leaders.",
  "summary": "The hunt is on for a state to host the newly announced U.S. Space Academy. Groundbreaking for the new institution, wherever it ends up being, is targeted for 2027.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}