Request for Information _ Creation of The United States Space Academy

<p>On Aug. 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14423, <em>Establishing the United States Space Academy</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To answer that call, the United States Space Academy (USSA) is envisioned as a NASA-led, civilian Federal academic institution that combines rigorous technical education with disciplined leadership development, civic responsibility, and a lasting commitment to public service. The Academy will prepare future scientists, engineers, astronauts, pilots, operators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, warfighters, and other leaders to advance American interests across the aerospace sector.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Through this Request for Information (RFI), NASA invites each State to submit one official State-sponsored response prepared by a &ldquo;Responding Entity&rdquo; and coordinated and formally endorsed by a State Selecting Official. The Governor must designate both the Responding Entity and the State Selecting Official in writing. The response should provide information to support NASA&rsquo;s assessment of potential locations and operating solutions for the United States Space Academy (USSA). That assessment will inform NASA&rsquo;s recommendation to the Commission.</p>

<p>NASA&rsquo;s objectives for this announcement are to:</p>

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<li>Identify potential locations for the permanent establishment of the USSA campus, including a groundbreaking no later than 2027.</li>
<li>Identify interim solutions that may allow the USSA to begin instruction in 2028 and facilitate a smooth transition to a permanent campus by 2031.</li>
<li>Explore the estimated costs of establishing the USSA and potential state, local, and other non-Federal partnerships that could support its establishment.</li>
</ul>

<p>Information obtained through this RFI will be used by NASA and the Commission to develop the recommended process for selecting the Academy&rsquo;s permanent physical location, which will be reported to the President for decision. A separate announcement for formal proposals may be issued at a later date.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>UPDATES MADE AS OF 10.2.26:</strong></p>

<p>Question and Answers Document attached.</p>

Point of Contact

• Office of Strategic Infrastructure — hq-nasa-ussa@mail.nasa.gov

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