NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA has issued a request for information to US states to host a new United States Space Academy. The agency aims to break ground on a permanent campus by next year, with the goal of training thousands of students for careers in the space sector.
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This initiative represents a significant federal investment in specialized STEM education and workforce development for the growing space economy.
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28 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 NASA has released a document that provides some initial details about the proposed United States Space Academy, and it’s clear that the space agency wants to move quickly in establishing the institution.
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