Tag: Space Workforce
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Trump Orders Study of NASA-Led U.S. Space Academy as Civilian-Military Questions Emerge
President Donald Trump signed an executive order at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on August 28, 2026, directing a federal commission to assess the feasibility of creating a United States Space Academy. The proposed NASA-led institution would train engineers, scientists, spacecraft operators and other professionals for civilian, commercial and national-security space activities, but its…
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NASA Opens State Competition for U.S. Space Academy as Congressional Questions Loom
NASA has invited U.S. governors to compete to host and sponsor the proposed United States Space Academy, issuing a Request for Information on September 10 that seeks details on potential locations, infrastructure and supporting aerospace ecosystems. States may submit one response each by 6 p.m. EDT on October 26, even as the institution’s legal authority,…
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Canada Creates Direct Military Space Career Path for Non-Commissioned Members
The Canadian Armed Forces established a dedicated space occupation for non-commissioned members in summer 2026, allowing recruits to enter military service as space professionals rather than transferring from another trade later in their careers, Brig. Gen. Chris Horner disclosed September 4. Horner, commander of 3 Canadian Space Division and Joint Force Space Component Commander, revealed…