U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Space Academy” aimed at competing with China’s advancements in space exploration. The announcement was made during a speech at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday. This new academy will focus on training both military and civilian personnel for space-related fields. The institution is modeled after the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Trump’s move signals a heightened focus on space as a domain of strategic competition. The academy intends to bolster American capabilities in space research and technology. This initiative is a direct response to China's growing influence and accomplishments in space, representing a new phase in the space race.