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New Space Research Center Bill
Recent Bills/New Space Research Center Bill

New Space Research Center Bill

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Why This Matters

This bill enables NASA to establish a research center that will advance studies in deep space and interplanetary exploration, partnering with universities and private sectors to enhance space missions.

If you are interested in space research, this bill could create new job and study opportunities in that field.
Who this affects
Students · Researchers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows NASA to create a new research center focused on deep space and interplanetary studies.
  2. 2The center will work with universities and private companies to support NASA's missions.
  3. 3It will fund research and engineering related to space exploration beyond the Moon.
  4. 4NASA will set rules for how participants are chosen and how contracts are awarded.
  5. 5Eligible participants include universities, research centers, and nonprofit organizations.
Read the detailed summary

Space Research Innovation Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a university-affiliated research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cislunar and deep space missions and interplanetary research. Entities eligible to participate in the center include institutions of higher education, operators of federally funded research and development centers, and nonprofit research institutions.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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The President

Joe Biden
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