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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Aug. 28, 2026, to establish the first U.S. Space Academy. The institution is designed to train the next generation of space leaders, engineers, and service members.
Why it matters
This initiative creates a pipeline of skilled personnel needed to build a Moon Base and sustain an orbital economy. It ensures the U.S. workforce can support long-term national security and scientific goals in space.
The details
The order was signed at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the President also awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew members. This follows previous space-related actions, including the December 2025 Ensuring American Space Superiority order and an Aug. 20 National Space Transportation Policy memorandum.
What's next
A commission report providing recommendations on governance, location, and legislative requirements is due within 120 days.
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U.S. Space Academy was founded by Donald J. Trump
Established via Executive Order signed by President Trump on Aug. 28, 2026.
Jared Isaacman leads Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy
Named chair of the commission by the Executive Order.
Matt Anderson leads Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy
Named executive director of the commission.
Michael Kratsios is a member of Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy
Named vice chair; Assistant to the President for Science and Technology.
Kevin Hassett is a member of Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy
Named vice chair; Assistant to the President for Economic Policy.
Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy is related to U.S. Space Academy
Commission tasked with recommending governance, service obligations, location, and legislative requirements for the academy.
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U.S. Space Force is related to U.S. Space Academy
Growth of the Space Force cited by Trump as a reason for creating the academy.
NASA is related to U.S. Space Academy
Signing ceremony held at NASA's Johnson Space Center; NASA leadership chairs the academy's oversight commission.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing U.S. Space Academy
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