US Space Academy: Trump signs executive order to establish new training institution FAST-MOVING

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish the US Space Academy, a new national institution designed to train the next generation of space professionals. The academy is intended to serve NASA, the United States Space Force, and the commercial spaceflight industry, with the goal of attracting and educating top talent in fields such as engineering, science, and space operations. Modeled after prestigious military institutions like West Point, the academy aims to bolster American competitiveness in the space sector, particularly in response to growing rivalry with China.

The announcement was made during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, where Trump also presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of the Artemis II mission. The crew, consisting of astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, was recognized for their historic lunar flyby completed in April.

Additionally, Trump noted that NASA has begun work on a nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, which is expected to launch on a mission to Mars in 2028. While the specific location for the new Space Academy has not yet been determined, the initiative is part of a broader strategic push to expand US presence and leadership in space exploration and defense.

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Artemis II · Donald Trump · Jeremy Hansen · Johnson Space Center · NASA · Reid Wiseman · U.S. Space Academy · United States Space Force

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[● 3 SOURCES] NASA has begun work on the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft. www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[● 16 SOURCES] Donald Trump signed an executive order to initiate the creation of the US Space Academy. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.europesays.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +11 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The location for the new US Space Academy has not yet been selected. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.europesays.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +8 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The academy's creation is intended to bolster competition in the space sector, particularly with China. www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.tag24.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The nuclear-powered spacecraft is expected to launch on a mission to Mars in 2028. www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.dimokratia.gr
[● 16 SOURCES] The academy will serve NASA, the United States Space Force, and the non-military spaceflight sector. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.tag24.com · +11 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The Artemis II crew was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor at Johnson Space Center. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.europesays.com · www.benguturk.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Roman Space Telescope is expected to launch soon. www.europesays.com
[● 20 SOURCES] Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center. rayhaber.com · www.dimokratia.gr · elveedordigital.com · www.europesays.com · theibulletin.com · +15 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The Artemis II crew includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. rayhaber.com · www.dimokratia.gr · elveedordigital.com · www.europesays.com · theibulletin.com · +15 more