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Trump orders study on establishing a U.S. Space Academy

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President Donald Trump has ordered a study into establishing a U.S. Space Academy, potentially creating a new service-academy institution alongside the existing military academies. The initiative could shape how the nation develops future space-focused officers and supports the U.S. Space Force.

Discovered 2026-09-01T10:50:28.481974-07:00 | 2026-09-01T10:50:28.481974-07:00

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  • A dedicated Space Academy would create a new pathway for commissioning and educating space-focused officers, potentially influencing future talent development for the U.S. Space Force.
  • The study is an initial step rather than a final authorization, so its scope, location, funding and relationship to existing service academies remain unresolved.

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