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Part of situation: U.S. Space Academy competition expands to include FL and AZ (13 clusters)

NASA seeks state proposals to host U.S. Space Academy

U.S. Space Academy NASA space education aerospace training space exploration

NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking state proposals to host and sponsor the planned U.S. Space Academy. State governors or their designees must submit proposals by October 26, 2026, detailing infrastructure, community resources, and potential partnerships.

The academy aims to educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, astronauts, and warfighters to ensure American superiority in space. Unlike purely military institutions, the academy will be led by NASA.

NASA has established an ambitious timeline for the project: groundbreaking is expected by 2027, with temporary facilities intended to host an initial class of 300 students by 2028. The agency plans for a permanent campus—featuring research buildings, student residences, and administrative facilities—to be fully operational by 2031.

Entities

Jared Isaacman · Matt Anderson · NASA · U.S. Space Academy

Sources

NASA Seeks States to Host US Space Academy [www.executivegov.com]
Trump's Idea For A West Point-Style Space Academy For NASA Begins To Take Shape [www.jalopnik.com]
Where will the US Space Academy be based? NASA wants class to start by 2028 [www.space.com]
NASA Visits Schools Strengthening Florida’s Skilled Workforce [www.nasa.gov]