A new initiative aims to bolster America’s space capabilities by launching the U.S. Space Academy, modeled after prestigious military academies. The executive order directs the program to develop specialized training for engineers, operators, and service members focused on space operations. Comparisons to institutions like West Point and the Air Force Academy suggest a structured, rigorous approach to preparing future leaders in aerospace fields. The move underscores growing emphasis on space as a critical domain for national security and technological advancement.


President Trump signed an executive order Friday establishing the U.S. Space Academy to educate and train the next generation of engineers, operators and service members in the space realm. “That's a big deal. So, you think of West Point, and you think of Annapolis, and you think of the Air Force Academy, and you think...