NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
The short version
- NASA has released a document that provides some initial details about the proposed United States Space Academy, and it’s clear that the space agency wants to move quickly in establishing the institution.
- According to the document’s timeline , NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.
- The campus will initially support 1,200 undergraduates, with the potential to expand to up to 4,000 students.
What happened
The document is called a “Request for Information,” and it essentially kicks off the bidding process among US states to house the Space Academy. This is expected to be a hot competition, with states such as Texas, Florida, and Alabama expected to put forth attractive bids to the federal government.
Why it matters
All 50 states are invited to submit a single response, specifying their contributions such as land, infrastructure, funding, and more.
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