NASA has launched a formal search for a host state to house the newly established United States Space Academy. The agency issued a Request for Information (RFI) on Thursday, inviting governors to submit proposals that outline potential sites, infrastructure, and regional partnerships capable of supporting the institution.

This development follows an executive order signed by President Trump on August 28, which initiated a 120-day window for a presidential commission to develop a strategic framework for the academy. The commission, chaired by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, held its inaugural meeting on September 9 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The session included high-level officials, such as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, and Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett, to discuss the academy's curriculum, governance, and long-term objectives.

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“Our first Commission meeting made clear how much talent and commitment we have behind President Trump’s vision for the U.S. Space Academy,” Isaacman stated. Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson emphasized the importance of the site selection, noting that the chosen location must provide the necessary ecosystem to foster future aerospace leaders.

The project is operating on a rapid timeline. Interested states must submit their responses by 6 p.m. EDT on October 26. The current roadmap targets a groundbreaking ceremony by 2027, with an initial cohort of 300 students expected to begin studies in 2028. The academy is projected to be fully operational at its permanent location by 2031.

Source: NASA