H.R. 5666 · 116th Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 24, 2020
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
The bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through FY2020.
The bill authorizes NASA programs, activities, reports, and reviews, including those regarding a Moon to Mars Program, low-earth orbit activities, small satellites, commercial Earth observation, the wide field infrared survey telescope, the stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy, Mars communications infrastructure, a commercial lunar payload services program, a dedicated space-based infrared survey telescope mission, near-Earth objects, a space weather research to operations program, testing facilities for in-space propulsion, space nuclear systems, and orbital debris mitigation.
NASA shall
- arrange for a review of the Human Research program related to long-term human spaceflight,
- continue operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through at least 2028,
- transmit an ISS Deorbit Capability and Plan,
- arrange for the development of a comprehensive set of requirements to support life and physical sciences research in microgravity following the end of ISS operations,
- develop a Mars sample return strategy and plan,
- establish a data science and management initiative,
- arrange for a review of the University Leadership Initiative, and
- arrange for a review of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
To advance progress toward federal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education goals, NASA shall establish an Office of STEM Engagement.
The Government Accountability Office shall, among other things, review NASA's space communications and navigation programs, activities, and plans.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
Latest action (Jan 29, 2020): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 24, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.