Louisiana Submits Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy at LSU New Orleans
The State of Louisiana has formally submitted a proposal to host the United States Space Academy at LSU New Orleans. This proposed NASA-supported federal academy aims to educate future astronauts, engineers, scientists, and leaders for America's space programs. Under Louisiana's plan, the Academy would be built alongside LSU New Orleans on the university’s lakefront campus. The proposal envisions the Academy welcoming its first class of 300 cadets in fall 2028, growing to 1,200 cadets by fall 2031, and eventually reaching 4,000 or more. A dual student body campus model is proposed to accommodate both cadet and civilian curricula, ensuring existing capacity and career pathways remain available. Governor Jeff Landry, along with LED, LSU, and GNO, Inc., led the state's bid, which has garnered support from the City of New Orleans, Entergy New Orleans, and over 100 employers, universities, and organizations, including the state's congressional delegation.
