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Trump Announces Creation of Space Force Academy: 'American Dominance Is Not an Option'

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • President Trump announced the creation of a U.S. Space Force Academy during a ceremony honoring Artemis 2 astronauts.
  • He emphasized that American dominance in space is essential and not a choice.
  • The executive order was signed during the presentation of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

President Trump has announced the establishment of a U.S. Space Force Academy, declaring that "American dominance is not an option" in space. The declaration came during a ceremony where the Congressional Space Medal of Honor was awarded to the four astronauts of the Artemis 2 mission.

Speaking at the event, Trump underscored the strategic importance of space, framing American leadership in this domain as a non-negotiable imperative. The signing of the executive order formalizing the creation of the academy marks a significant step in the administration's efforts to bolster the nation's capabilities in space.

The Artemis 2 astronauts, who are set to embark on a lunar flyby mission, were recognized for their contributions to space exploration. Their mission, and the subsequent establishment of a dedicated Space Force Academy, signals a renewed focus on advancing U.S. presence and influence beyond Earth.

American dominance is not an option

— President TrumpStating the necessity of U.S. leadership in space.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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