Opportunity
Federal Register #EO 14423
Executive Order Establishing the United States Space Academy
Buyer
Executive Office of the President
Posted
September 03, 2026
Identifier
EO 14423
This Executive Order announces the establishment of the United States Space Academy, a new federal institution focused on technical education and leadership in space, led by NASA. - Government buyer: - Executive Office of the President - NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a policy announcement, not a procurement. - No products or services are requested. - Key requirements: - Creation of a Presidential Commission chaired by the NASA Administrator - Commission to advise on Academy governance, curriculum, service obligations, applicant prerequisites, physical location, and implementation - Commission to submit a comprehensive report with recommendations, including legislative and administrative actions - Coordination with existing federal education programs and exploration of pilot programs and partnerships - No procurement activity, contract value, or line items are included in this document.
Description
This Presidential Document establishes the United States Space Academy through Executive Order 14423. The Academy is a NASA-led federal institution aimed at combining rigorous technical education with leadership development to prepare a professional corps of leaders in the space domain. A Presidential Commission is established to advise the President on the Academy's governance, curriculum, service obligations, applicant prerequisites, location, and implementation strategy. The Commission will submit recommendations within 120 days to ensure the Academy advances American interests in space.