Here’s what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced
Summary
Ars Technica reports that President Trump announced the US Space Academy, a proposed national academy under NASA to train a civilian and civil-space workforce with tuition-free education and a service commitment. Led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman as part of Project Athena, the plan envisions a four-year degree with graduates potentially joining NASA or civilian roles, and possibly the Space Force in the future. Experts like Lori Garver caution that modeling the academy after military institutions could blur civil space with military space and warrant careful governance and charter considerations.