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Trump Signs Executive Order for US Space Academy
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In Short: President Trump has signed an executive order to establish the US Space Academy, which will train graduates for the Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry.
President Trump has signed an executive order to establish the US Space Academy, a new national academy aimed at training graduates for the Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry. The academy, announced during a visit to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, is part of Trump's broader efforts to bolster the US military's space capabilities and support space exploration efforts.
During the signing, Trump emphasized the importance of the academy, stating, 'They’re all great. But … we’re gonna have an academy for what the people in this room love the most.' The president also highlighted the significance of the Space Force, which was established in December 2019, as a response to 'grave threats to our national security.
The warm relationship between Trump and the astronauts was evident during the event, with Trump expressing gratitude for their efforts and even mentioning a memorable moment where he was interrupted by news of their endeavors. The president's recent meetings with the crew, including Isaacman, have been described as productive, with Isaacman making the case for future science missions and the Artemis program.
The creation of the US Space Academy follows a significant shift in Trump's relationship with Isaacman, who was previously nominated to lead NASA but had his nomination pulled due to 'lack of complete alignment' with the America First agenda. Despite this, Isaacman has spent considerable time with the president over the past few days, advocating for the academy and other space initiatives.
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- The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
- United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing the country’s first-ever Space Academy.
- “I will sign an executive order to begin the process of creating a new national academy. It’s called the US Space Academy,” Trump told the astronauts and NASA employees who gathered to hear him speak.
- “They’re all great. But … we’re gonna have an academy for what the people in this room love the most,” Trump said.
- In December 2019, Trump signed into law a bill establishing the Space Force, marking the creation of the US military’s sixth branch.
- “There are grave threats to our national security,” Trump said at the time.
- Trump said one of his meetings this past spring was interrupted by news of the crew’s endeavours.
- “I was at a very important meeting with the biggest people in the country,” Trump explained.