Arizona Forms Steering Committee to Compete for U.S. Space Academy

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on October 9 the creation of the Arizona U.S. Space Academy Steering Committee to lead the state's bid to host the proposed United States Space Academy and prepare a proposal for NASA.

Members include the governor, former Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and Arizona State University space-futures leader Laurie Leshin, along with university, industry and community representatives. The state says its research base, aerospace industry, workforce and available land make it a strong candidate. (Source: Office of the Arizona Governor)

Related: Tennessee Bids to Host the U.S. Space Academy: Gov. Lee Announces Tullahoma Site Next to Arnold Air Force Base on Oct. 28

Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Arizona State Capitol Daytime December 2021.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0

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