United States Space Academy Established by Executive Order

President Trump has signed an executive order to create the U.S. Space Academy, a new institution intended to train civilians for roles in the Space Force, NASA, and the commercial spaceflight sector, while boosting both military and civilian space missions. The administration also established a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy to oversee the initiative, with NASA’s administrator serving as chair and key White House and agency officials as vice chairs. At the same event, Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, signaling a ceremonial emphasis on leadership and achievement in space exploration. Officials described the academy as a complement to the growing Space Force and expanding space capabilities, with a location to be determined in the near term. Coverage notes that Trump has framed the academy as a milestone akin to historical service academies, highlighting the integration of space exploration with national security and civilian industry goals.