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Space & Defense Policy August 29, 2026 Source: Ars Technica

US Space Academy Established Under Executive Order for NASA and Space Force Training

US Space Academy Established Under Executive Order for NASA and Space Force Training

Following a presidential executive order, federal agencies have formally established the United States Space Academy, a dedicated technical training institution engineered to prepare cadets for specialized careers across NASA, the US Space Force, and private aerospace firms.

The academy will offer tuition-free degree programs in orbital mechanics, satellite cyber defense, deep-space communications, and space launch operations. Graduates commit to four years of service within federal space programs or contracted defense technology providers.

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Policy experts view the academy as a strategic effort to build a pipeline of technical talent to support expanding lunar base operations and commercial satellite constellations.