STARS Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 10430, the Securing The Advancement of Rising Spacefarers Act of 2026 (STARS Act), would establish the United States Space Academy as a federal service academy within NASA. This academy would provide undergraduate technical education, leadership development, and prepare individuals for careers in the space domain, either through commissioning or civil service. The bill specifically requires the Academy's permanent campus to be located within the state of Florida.
The bill aims to ensure a pipeline of skilled personnel for national security and economic competitiveness in space, citing a recent Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy. It emphasizes Florida's existing space infrastructure, including the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, as reasons for its proposed location. The Administrator of NASA would be responsible for selecting a specific site in Florida, considering proximity to space launch facilities, potential partnerships with Space Force bases, capacity for growth, and leveraging existing land.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by Congress, the Administrator would have 180 days to submit a report detailing a proposed site, curriculum, service obligations for graduates, budget, and implementation timeline. The bill also authorizes necessary appropriations for the academy's establishment and construction.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10430 do?
- H.R. 10430, the Securing The Advancement of Rising Spacefarers Act of 2026 (STARS Act), would establish the United States Space Academy as a federal service academy within NASA. This academy would provide undergraduate technical education, leadership development, and prepare individuals for careers in the space domain, either through commissioning or civil service. The bill specifically requires the Academy's permanent campus to be located within the state of Florida. The bill aims to ensure a pipeline of skilled personnel for national security and economic competitiveness in space, citing a recent Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy. It emphasizes Florida's existing space infrastructure, including the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, as reasons for its proposed location. The Administrator of NASA would be responsible for selecting a specific site in Florida, considering proximity to space launch facilities, potential partnerships with Space Force bases, capacity for growth, and leveraging existing land. Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by Congress, the Administrator would have 180 days to submit a report detailing a proposed site, curriculum, service obligations for graduates, budget, and implementation timeline. The bill also authorizes necessary appropriations for the academy's establishment and construction.
- Has H.R. 10430 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10430. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10430?
- H.R. 10430 was sponsored by Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10430?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (16 Sep 2026).
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