The President signed an executive order on Aug. 28, 2026, establishing a commission to advise on creating the United States Space Academy. The document, released Sept. 3, 2026, directs the formation of the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy.
The order describes the academy as a proposed NASA-led federal institution combining technical education with leadership development and public service. According to the order, the administration aims to strengthen the national space workforce by preparing astronauts, scientists, engineers and warfighters to advance American interests in space.
The NASA administrator will chair the commission, and the agency’s deputy administrator will serve as executive director. Other commission members include the secretary of war, the secretary of the Air Force, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and White House policy advisors. The chair may also establish working groups to consult with industry and academic experts.
Within 120 days of the order, the commission must submit a report to the President proposing key details for the academy’s establishment. The report will include recommendations on governance, academic curriculum, service obligations for graduates, prerequisites for applicants, and a process for selecting a permanent physical location. Following presidential approval and necessary legislation, the NASA administrator is directed to implement the approved recommendations.