President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a presidential commission to begin planning for a proposed US Space Academy, according to a White House fact sheet released Friday. The commission will be chaired by the NASA administrator and will advise the president on establishing the institution.
The proposed academy would be led by NASA and combine technical education with leadership development, discipline, and public service. The White House said its graduates would be prepared for careers supporting U.S. military, civil, and broader space activities.
Commission Will Define US Space Academy Framework
The commission is tasked with recommending a governance structure, curricula, graduate service obligations, applicant prerequisites, and a process for choosing a permanent location. Its work will also cover administrative steps for pilot programs and partnerships, a legislative strategy, and an implementation plan.
The NASA administrator, coordinating with relevant agencies, would implement approved recommendations after presidential approval and any necessary legislative action. The fact sheet frames the proposed academy as part of a broader effort to recruit and train workers for technical fields linked to national security, economic growth, scientific discovery, and space innovation.
The White House said the initiative responds to intensifying competition in space and a need for more programs and graduates in relevant fields. The commission’s recommendations will determine the structure and path forward for the proposed US Space Academy.
