Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced
President Trump has signed an executive order to establish the US Space Academy, an institution intended to train future engineers and civil operators for space exploration. The academy will operate under NASA and aims to seed the future workforce for civil space efforts.
Why it matters
The creation of a dedicated space academy signals a shift in national strategy toward long-term space workforce development and institutionalized space education.
Starfleet academy? Here’s what we know about the “space academy” Trump just announced “It’s called the US Space Academy. That’s a big deal.”
14 Astronauts look on as US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a Congressional Space Medal of Honor presentation at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on August 28, 2026. via Getty Images Astronauts look on as US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a Congressional Space Medal of Honor presentation at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on August 28, 2026. via Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav During a visit to Johnson Space Center, President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to establish a new commission with the purpose of creating the first national space academy.
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