Trump Signs Order for U.S. Space Academy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the U.S. Space Academy, aiming to train professionals for military, civilian, and commercial space sectors. The academy will be developed by a commission led by NASA's director, with a report due within 120 days.
Consensus
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding the creation of the U.S. Space Academy.
- The academy aims to train professionals for military, civilian, and private space sectors.
- A commission has been formed to develop the project, led by NASA's director.
- The commission includes representatives from the Pentagon, White House, and other federal agencies.
- The commission must submit a report to the president within 120 days.
- The academy is intended to support U.S. leadership in space exploration and national security.
- The location of the academy will be chosen soon.
Points of divergence
- The president signed an order establishing a special commission to address the creation of the U.S. Space Academy. — vesti
- The president emphasized that space is vital for national security, economic growth, scientific discovery, and technological innovation. — fontanka
- The president signed a memorandum on August 20 to increase annual space launches to 1,000 by 2030. — vesti
- The president stated that the creation of the academy was inspired by the rapid growth of the Space Force and the commercial space industry, as well as ambitions beyond the Moon. — fontanka
- The commission includes the head of the Pentagon, the director of the White House Office, the director of the administrative-budgetary office, the national security advisor, and the Air Force Minister. — vesti
- The commission includes Deputy Administrator of NASA Matt Anderson as executive director, and Michael Kratsios and Kevin Hassett as deputy chairpersons. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump approved creation of national US Space Academy — Вести
- Trump signed decree on creation of US Space Academy — Фонтанка