Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy
On Friday, President Donald Trump revealed plans for a new 'Space Academy' designed to train future military and civilian personnel, as part of efforts to counter the United States' competition with China in space. During his address at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Trump signed an executive order to establish this institution, which will take inspiration from the prestigious US military academy at West Point. The academy aims to support both the United States Space Force and NASA, while also catering to the civilian space industry by attracting and training top talent. Trump acknowledged the pivotal role of the US Space Force, the sixth branch of the armed forces, in recent military actions in Venezuela and Iran. The specific location for the academy has yet to be disclosed.
Key facts
- Trump signed executive order creating US Space Academy
- Academy modeled on West Point
- Will train civilian and military recruits
- Serves US Space Force, NASA, and civilian space flight industry
- Announcement made at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston
- Trump credited Space Force with role in operations in Venezuela and Iran
- Location of academy not yet determined
- Rivalry with China cited as context
Entities
Artists
- Donald Trump
- Jeremy Hansen
Institutions
- US Space Academy
- US Space Force
- NASA
- Johnson Space Centre
- West Point
Locations
- Houston
- United States
- China
- Venezuela
- Iran