Trump Signs Order to Create U.S. Space Academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday at Johnson Space Center to establish a commission tasked with creating the United States Space Academy. The new academy, which will operate under NASA, is described as a national institution rather than a traditional military service academy. Trump said the academy is needed to educate and train a generation of skilled service members, engineers, and civil operators for space activities. The commission will begin the process of developing the academy’s structure, curriculum, and admission criteria. The initiative follows growing federal interest in expanding the U. S. space workforce and ensuring the country maintains a competitive edge in space exploration and operations.