US House Committee Advances Bill to Foster Commercial Deep Space Program
A US House committee unanimously passed a reauthorization act for NASA on Wednesday, signaling a potential shift towards increased commercial involvement in deep space exploration. The legislation, which still requires approval from the full House and the Senate, aims to provide the space agency with a clear direction from legislators, according to Ars Technica. While distinct from appropriations bills that allocate specific funding, reauthorization acts play a crucial role in establishing space policy.
The bill contained no major surprises, but it underscores Congress's intent to encourage the growth of a "commercial" deep space program. The specific details of the legislation were not disclosed in the provided sources, but the move suggests a broader trend of leveraging private sector innovation and resources in space exploration.
Congress typically passes these reauthorization bills every couple of years. If approved by both the House and Senate, the bill will provide NASA with a general sense of the direction legislators want the agency to pursue. The Senate may take up consideration of the bill later this month, according to Ars Technica.
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