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Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing U.S. Space Academy

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the first U.S. Space Academy.
  • The academy will train graduates for service in the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and the civilian aviation sector.
  • A new presidential commission, co-led by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, will advise on the academy's creation.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish the United States' first Space Academy, a move he described as "a big deal" and "top line." The announcement came during a ceremony honoring the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas.

I ⁠will sign an executive order ⁠to begin the process of creating a new national ‌academy. It’s called the US Space Academy.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the creation of the U.S. Space Academy during a NASA event.

The new institution is envisioned as a premier training facility, akin to the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Military Academy. Graduates of the U.S. Space Academy are intended to serve in critical roles within the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and the burgeoning civilian flight industry. Trump expressed enthusiasm for the academy, stating it would "attract, train and graduate the very best of our nation."

They’re all great. But … we’re gonna have an academy for what the people in this room love the most.

— Donald TrumpComparing the new Space Academy to existing military academies and highlighting its focus.

To facilitate the academy's creation, the executive order also establishes a new presidential commission. This commission will be tasked with advising and assisting President Trump throughout the development process. Key figures appointed to lead this commission include NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, and Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.

It’ll attract, train and graduate the very best of our nation.

— Donald TrumpDescribing the intended caliber of graduates from the new academy.

Space has been a significant focus during Trump's presidency. His administration previously signed into law the bill establishing the Space Force in December 2019, marking the creation of the U.S. military's sixth branch. The Artemis II mission, which saw astronauts loop around the far side of the moon earlier this year, is part of the administration's broader plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2028. During the ceremony, Trump also presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four members of the Artemis II crew.

There are grave threats to our national security. The Space Force will help us deter aggression and control the ultimate high ground.

— Donald TrumpJustifying the creation of the Space Force in 2019.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. 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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