US Space Academy

The US Space Academy is a newly established institution, created by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Announced on August 28, 2026, at NASA's Johnson Space Center, the academy is intended to train future civilian and military recruits for roles in space. President Trump stated that graduates would serve in the US Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry. The creation of the academy is framed within the context of international rivalry, particularly with China, in the domain of space. The institution is modeled after the US military academy at West Point. Its establishment signifies a strategic move to bolster the United States' capabilities and personnel in space exploration and defense.