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Space Academy or Political Football | Eau Claire News
A bold new proposal aims to launch a United States Space Academy — tuition-free, four-year program modeled after military academies — where graduates pledge public service in space-related roles instead of joining the armed forces. Designed to tackle NASA’s talent shortage against the private sector, especially in STEM and cyber fields, the plan faces steep hurdles: potential $1 billion annual costs, questions about academic freedom, and political inconsistency amid proposed cuts to existing science funding. Success hinges on delivering something uniquely valuable — not just another school —…
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