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EO 14423

Establishing the United States Space Academy

ActiveSigned August 28, 2026
SpaceEducationGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsAerospace, Defense & Government Services

Summary

This executive order establishes the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy to advise the President on creating a NASA-led federal academy for space-focused technical education and leadership development. The Administrator of NASA serves as Chair, with the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy as Vice Chairs. Within 120 days, the Commission must submit a report recommending a governance framework, curriculum, graduate service obligations, applicant prerequisites, a site-selection process, and necessary administrative and legislative actions. Following presidential approval and any necessary legislation, the Administrator of NASA is directed to implement the approved recommendations.

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