The Space Force, recently established as the sixth branch of the U.S. military by President Donald Trump, will be supported by a newly announced U.S. Space Academy. This academy will also serve NASA and the expanding civilian spaceflight industry.
On August 28, 2026, President Trump spoke at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to announce the creation of this specialized institution. The academy will join existing military service academies, focusing specifically on training officers for space-related missions. Trump’s initiative marks a pivotal step in enhancing the nation’s expertise and readiness for future space endeavors.