Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a new US Space Academy under NASA. This academy will train future space professionals, including engineers and service members, to support government and commercial space efforts.Key Facts
- The US Space Academy will be managed by NASA, not as a military academy like the Air Force Academy.
- It aims to train students with free tuition who will then work for NASA, the US Space Force, or civilian space roles.
- The idea is part of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s plan to modernize NASA and support the growing commercial space industry.
- The academy will educate students in areas like spaceflight operations, vehicle design, and managing space debris.
- Graduates will earn a four-year degree and may commit to several years of service in space-related jobs.
- No final location has been chosen, but the academy could be near NASA facilities.
- The proposal is still in early stages, and some experts worry about mixing NASA’s civilian mission with military activities.
- The announcement took place at the Johnson Space Center, where President Trump also awarded astronauts from the Artemis II mission.
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