US President Trump signed an executive order to establish the “American Space Academy” at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on August 28, local time. Trump called it a new military and civilian institution modeled after West Point and other military academies. Trump said he will select the college's location soon. According to reports, an eight-member committee led by NASA Director Isaacman will provide advice to Trump on the establishment of the academy. According to Trump's announcement, the college will “train a cadre of civic-minded professionals ready to advance America's interests in the space field at any time.”

US President Trump signed an executive order to establish the “American Space Academy” at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on August 28, local time. Trump called it a new military and civilian institution modeled after West Point and other military academies. Trump said he will select the college's location soon. According to reports, an eight-member committee led by NASA Director Isaacman will provide advice to Trump on the establishment of the academy. According to Trump's announcement, the college will “train a cadre of civic-minded professionals ready to advance America's interests in the space field at any time.”