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West Virginia seeks to become home of U.S. Space Academy

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to establish the U.S. Space Academy in West Virginia. This initiative is part of an interstellar program promoted by President Donald Trump in August. The announcement was made at the I-79 Technology Park in South Fairmont, which already hosts contractors working on NASA's Artemis missions.

From weirtondailytimes.com

Why it matters

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The announcement highlights West Virginia's role in the aerospace sector, referencing Katherine Johnson, who calculated launch trajectories for the Apollo 11 mission. The state is positioning itself as a hub for civilian space flight programs and advanced technology.

From weirtondailytimes.com

Who's involved

  • Katherine JohnsonResearcher whose work on launch trajectories for Apollo 11 is referenced in the announcement.
  • Apollo 11The Apollo 11 mission, whose trajectories were calculated by Katherine Johnson.

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Possible knock-on effects

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    Contractors working on NASA's Artemis missions might see increased investment in the high-tech campus.

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