NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana has formally submitted a proposal to establish the U.S. Space Academy at LSU New Orleans, positioning the university’s lakefront campus as the potential permanent home of a proposed NASA-supported federal academy that would educate future astronauts, engineers, scientists and leaders for the nation’s space programs.
Under Louisiana’s proposal, the U.S. Space Academy would welcome its first class of 300 cadets in fall 2028, expand to 1,200 cadets by fall 2031 and eventually accommodate 4,000 or more.
“Louisiana has helped America reach the stars for generations, and we are ready to help lead the next era of American spaceflight,” said Gov. Jeff Landry. “The U.S. Space Academy belongs in a state that builds the rockets, supports our nation’s military and is now home to the world’s largest spaceport. By bringing together our world-class assets and partners across Louisiana, we are offering President Trump and NASA a home where the next generation of American space leaders can learn, train and prepare to carry our nation further than ever before.”…