Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out an as-
sessment to identify the requirements and capabilities 
needed for the cataloguing, archiving, and maintaining ob-
servational space-based and ground-based data of near- 
Earth objects through 2030, including data from the 
Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. 
(b) INCLUSION.—The assessment in subsection (a) 
shall address— 
(1) the extent to which the existing facilities, 
including the Minor Planet Center, can accommo-
date the identified needs; 
(2) and any additional facilities, equipment, and 
capabilities needed to catalogue, archive, and main-
tain near-Earth object data anticipated to be col-
lected through 2030; 
(3) requirements and capabilities for automated 
analysis of the data and objects in the catalogue and 
archive, including artificial intelligence; and 
(4) an estimated timeline and budget required 
to support the requirements and capabilities identi-
fied in paragraphs (1) through (3). 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the results of the assessment to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
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and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 338. INTERNATIONAL CONFIDENCE AND CAPACITY 
BUILDING FOR NEAR-EARTH OBJECT IMPACT 
MITIGATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall expand 
efforts being carried out with international entities, in-
cluding the Space Missions Planning Advisory Group of 
the Working Group on near-Earth Objects of the Sci-
entific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations 
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, to sup-
port confidence-building and capacity-building activities 
related to near-Earth object impact mitigation techniques, 
such the use of a kinetic impactor, gravity tractor, and 
nuclear explosive device. 
(b) CONFIDENCE
AND CAPACITY-BUILDING.—The 
Administrator may carry out workshops, technical ex-
changes of information, training, or other means, as ap-
propriate, with international entities for building con-
fidence, and developing technical understanding and 
awareness of in-space near-Earth object deflection or im-
pact mitigation techniques. 
(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than 9 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall pro-
vide a briefing to staff of the Committee on Science, 
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Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate on plans for carrying out the activities 
in subsections (a) and (b). 
SEC. 339. CLOSE PASSING NEAR-EARTH OBJECTS. 
The Administration should consider planning pre-
paratory actions to take advantage of opportunities related 
to close passing near-Earth objects for both scientific and 
public outreach purposes, including the close approach of 
asteroid 99942 Apophis anticipated to occur in 2029, to 
conduct close-up studies of a large asteroids as they pass 
by Earth. 
Subtitle D—Heliophysics and 
Space Weather Research 
SEC. 341. IMPORTANCE OF HELIOPHYSICS RESEARCH TO 
UNDERSTANDING SPACE WEATHER. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) NASA’s Heliophysics Division is a key con-
tributor to a greater understanding of the Sun, solar 
activity, and the space environment of Earth and 
other planets; 
(2) fundamental research in Heliophysics plays 
a key role in understanding and predicting space 
weather, which describes naturally occurring phe-
nomena that have the potential to severely and ad-
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versely affect numerous assets in space and on 
Earth, including military and commercial satellite 
communications, the global power grid, and pipelines 
that provide fuel and water to billions of people; and 
(3) understanding space weather is crucial in 
advance of human exploration activities in order to 
minimize deleterious effects on humans in space. 
SEC. 342. SPACE WEATHER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 
PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator, in col-
laboration with other relevant Federal Government agen-
cies, shall establish within the Heliophysics Division a 
Space Weather Research and Applications Program to 
support the transition of scientific research to operations 
and to carry out competitively selected applied research 
for the purposes of improving the modeling, forecasting, 
and prediction of space weather phenomena. In carrying 
out the Program established in this subsection, the Ad-
ministrator shall, to the extent practicable, partner with 
relevant Federal Government agencies, academia, indus-
try, and the space weather user community. 
(b) COMMUNITY COORDINATED MODELING CEN-
TER.—The Administrator, in collaboration with relevant 
Federal Government agencies and stakeholders, shall lead 
the coordination of space weather model development, 
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testing, and validation in preparation for transitioning 
such models to operational users. In leading the Center, 
the Administrator should, to the extent practicable— 
(1) take steps to support the integration of ad-
ditional data sources (including international, aca-
demic, and commercial) that could improve space 
weather models, predictive capabilities, and fore-
casts; and 
(2) increase efforts to coordinate the Commu-
nity Coordinated Modeling Center activities with 
academia, industry, international, and other space 
weather modeling and forecasting entities. 
(c) OBSERVATIONS.—The Administrator should con-
tinue to consider, to the extent practicable, the use of 
small spacecraft to expand space weather observations and 
enhance research related to space weather model develop-
ment. 
Subtitle E—Data Science and 
Management 
SEC. 361. DATA SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT. 
It is the sense of Congress that the Administrator 
should take steps to establish a data science and manage-
ment initiative to expand data analytic capabilities, such 
as cloud computing, in the management of the Adminis-
tration’s scientific databases that can enable the pursuit 
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(8) the extent to which there is an established 
means for prioritizing investments and how such in-
vestments are balanced between sustaining existing 
operations, upgrading systems, and undertaking new 
developments; 
(9) the technical and programmatic viability of 
any approaches for meeting space communications 
needs after all Tracking and Data Relay Satellite 
System third-generation communications satellites 
are operational; and 
(10) the extent to which the Administration has 
an established plan and measures for mitigating 
threats to electromagnetic spectrum use. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The review in subsection (a) 
shall be transmitted to the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
TITLE V—AERONAUTICS 
SEC. 501. RESEARCH EFFORT TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE 
AVIATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, in consulta-
tion with other relevant Federal agencies, industry, and 
academia, shall conduct research and development efforts 
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that contribute to reducing the environmental impact of 
aviation, providing for a sustainable future for aviation, 
and improving the efficiency and performance of United 
States commercial aircraft. 
(b) RESEARCH EFFORT.—The research effort in sub-
section (a) shall include research, development, and dem-
onstration projects on— 
(1) subsonic aircraft and engine design and 
technology; 
(2) sustainable aviation fuels; 
(3) electric and hybrid-electric propulsion; and 
(4) other efforts that contribute to a sustain-
able future for aviation. 
(c) GOALS.—The goals of the initiative in subsection 
(b) shall be to reach— 
(1) two percent annual fuel efficiency improve-
ment through 2050; and 
(2) carbon neutral growth. 
(d) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than June 1 of 
every year, the Administrator shall submit a report identi-
fying the activities carried out under the research effort 
under subsection (a) and the progress toward meeting the 
goals identified in subsection (c). 
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SEC. 502. WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
ON NOISE. 
(a) WORKSHOP.—The Administrator shall organize a 
workshop on the status of existing research and tech-
nology activities, and to identify planned research and 
technology demonstration activities and opportunities for 
future research and development activities, including 
noiseless aircraft, related to reducing the noise effects 
from subsonic aircraft, urban air mobility and uncrewed 
aviation systems, supersonic aircraft, and commercial 
space launch vehicles. 
(b) PARTICIPANTS.—The Workshop described in sub-
section (a) shall include participants from relevant Federal 
government agencies, industry, academia, and nongovern-
mental organizations. 
(c) REPORT.—The Administrator shall transmit a re-
port on the results of the workshop to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 503. AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 
ROUNDTABLE. 
It is the sense of Congress that the National Acad-
emies Aeronautics Research and Technology Round Table 
has been a valuable forum for industry, academia, and 
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government to share knowledge, define strategic issues, 
identify research topics of interest, and provide input into 
NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s agen-
da. It is the further sense of Congress, that the Adminis-
trator should continue to support the Roundtable to facili-
tate continuing partnerships in United States aeronautics 
research going forward. 
SEC. 504. EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall study, 
develop, and carry out large-scale testing and demonstra-
tions in relevant environments that are needed to under-
stand complex, transformational flight systems, including 
structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, controls and flight 
dynamics interactions, and advanced technologies and sys-
tems for their transition into aircraft and airspace systems 
by the aviation community. 
(b) EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS.— 
In meeting the objectives established in subsection (a), the 
Administrator shall carry out experimental aircraft dem-
onstrations, including a— 
(1) subsonic demonstrator to demonstrate the 
performance and feasibility of advanced, ultra-effi-
cient subsonic flight demonstrator configurations; 
(2) low-boom flight demonstrator to validate de-
sign tools and technologies that can be applied to 
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low sonic boom commercial supersonic aircraft and 
support the development of a noise-based standard 
for supersonic overland flight; and 
(3) hybrid wing body demonstrator to dem-
onstrate the performance and feasibility of an ultra- 
efficient hybrid wing body configuration. 
(c) COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY
AND ACA-
DEMIA.—The Administration shall seek means to increase 
collaboration with industry and academia in basic re-
search, technology development, and experimental aircraft 
demonstration activities. 
SEC. 
505. 
REVIEW 
OF 
RESEARCH 
ROADMAP 
ON 
HYPERSONICS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall enter 
into an arrangement with the National Academies of 
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the Road-
map for Hypersonic Research directed in section 603 of 
the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017. The re-
view shall take into account research activities of the De-
partment of Defense. The review shall identify and 
prioritize critical basic and applied research to be carried 
out by the Administration in the near-term (within 6 
months to 3 years), mid-term (within 3 to 6 years), and 
long-term (within 6 to 10 years), and shall identify the 
flight demonstration vehicles and demonstrations, capa-
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bilities, infrastructure and facilities, and workforce skills 
needed to establish global leadership in hypersonics. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the review in subsection (a) to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 506. SUPERSONIC FLIGHT. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the development of low-boom commercial super-
sonic transport that is efficient, cost-effective, and safe for 
the environment will be transformative for the aviation in-
dustry and will help ensure continued United States lead-
ership in enabling new transportation capabilities. It is the 
further sense of Congress that NASA, in its work on a 
low-boom flight demonstrator aircraft, should continue 
consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA), the International Civil Aviation Organization 
(ICAO), other international aeronautics research organi-
zations. 
(b) CONTINUED
RESEARCH.—The Administrator 
shall continue to conduct research and development activi-
ties to enable the development and operational use of low- 
boom supersonic aircraft. 
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SEC. 507. URBAN AIR MOBILITY. 
(a) STRATEGY.—The Administrator shall develop a 
strategy, including goals and objectives, for the Adminis-
tration’s research and development activities on urban air 
mobility. The strategy shall— 
(1) take into account the Administration’s work 
on uncrewed aviation systems; 
(2) consider relevant National Academies re-
ports on the feasibility of a safe and efficient urban 
air mobility system; 
(3) provide a description of the Administra-
tion’s ‘‘Grand Challenges’’ for urban air mobility 
and how it contributes to achieving the goals and ob-
jectives identified in the strategy; 
(4) identify any research gaps and options for 
addressing the gaps; and 
(5) identify the means of partnering with the 
other relevant Federal agencies, academia, and in-
dustry on urban air mobility research and develop-
ment. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the strategy to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate not later than 270 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
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SEC. 508. AERONAUTICS WORKFORCE AND MODELING AND 
TEST FACILITIES. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Administrator shall enter into an 
arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, 
Engineering, and Medicine to carry out a comprehensive 
review of— 
(1) the Nation’s aeronautics workforce and 
skills-base; and 
(2) the status of NASA’s aeronautical modeling 
and test facilities. 
The review shall make prioritized recommendations on ac-
tions needed to align the workforce with research objec-
tives, strategic goals, and commercial aeronautics opportu-
nities and on the improvements and additions to modeling 
capabilities and test facilities needed to meet the Nation’s 
aeronautics strategic goals and objectives. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the results of the review not later than 15 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than 120 
days after the date that the review is completed and pub-
lished, the Administrator shall provide to the Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
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resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate a plan for implementing 
the recommendations in the review in subsection (a). 
SEC. 509. UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that United States leadership in aeronautics will de-
pend, in part, on infusing innovation into the Nation’s 
aeronautical research and development programs and in 
transferring the proven capabilities and technologies es-
tablished through research and development into commer-
cial aviation. It is the further sense of Congress that the 
University Leadership Initiative is encouraging innovation 
by successfully engaging multidisciplinary teams, includ-
ing academia and industry, in compelling research activi-
ties that address the Aeronautics Research Mission Direc-
torate’s strategic research goals while also energizing the 
aeronautics research enterprise. The Administrator should 
continue to support the University Leadership Initiative. 
(b) REVIEW.—The Administrator shall arrange for 
an external review of the University Leadership Initiative 
for the purposes of considering the Initiative’s progress 
toward meeting the program’s objectives, identifying op-
tions and recommendations for strengthening the pro-
gram, and evaluating the project’s efforts to increase the 
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participation of women, HBCU and underrepresented and 
minority participants in the program. 
(c) REPORT.—The Administrator shall transmit a re-
port to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. 
TITLE VI—SPACE TECHNOLOGY 
SEC. 601. SPACE NUCLEAR SYSTEMS. 
It is the sense of Congress that: 
(1) Space nuclear technology development, in-
cluding nuclear propulsion and surface power reac-
tors, is critical for enabling Moon and Mars mis-
sions. Nuclear propulsion technologies can reduce 
transit times to Mars, particularly making possible 
opposition class missions. Surface power would en-
able robotic and human exploration. It is important 
that the United States lead in developing the safe 
and sustainable use of space nuclear power. 
(2) NASA should continue to develop tech-
nologies that rely on low enriched uranium fuel and 
continue partnerships on such concepts with the 
commercial sector. Where feasible, the use of low en-
riched uranium should be prioritized. 
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SEC. 602. NUCLEAR THERMAL PROPULSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall carry out 
nuclear thermal propulsion research and development ac-
tivities, including for systems based on the use of low-en-
riched uranium, for the purposes of developing an in-space 
propulsion system to support crewed missions to Mars. 
(b) PLAN.—The Administrator shall develop a plan, 
including a cost estimate, to achieve an in-space flight test 
of a nuclear thermal propulsion system within 10 years 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the plan to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate not later than 12 months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
SEC. 603. NUCLEAR SURFACE POWER. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—Developing lightweight 
fission reactors systems is critical for generating sufficient 
power to run systems that enable long-term presence, 
robotic or human, in space. It is the sense of Congress 
that NASA should continue developing kilopower tech-
nology. 
(b) PROGRAM.—The Administrator shall establish a 
program for research, testing, and development of a space 
surface power reactor design. 
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(c) PLAN.—NASA shall develop a plan and timeline 
for a kilopower program taking into consideration mission 
needs and shall include opportunities for participation by 
United States commercial entities. 
(d) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit plan to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of 
this Act. 
SEC. 604. REVIEW OF FLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Comptroller General shall carry 
out a review of the Flight Opportunities Program to as-
sess— 
(1) the goals and objectives of the program, and 
the basis for those goals and objectives; 
(2) the extent to which the program goals and 
objectives have changed over time since the estab-
lishment of the program, and the rationale for such 
changes; 
(3) the performance measurements NASA has 
established to oversee progress toward meeting the 
goals and objectives of the program; 
(4) the activities conducted and level of re-
sources provided to date toward meeting the goals; 
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(5) the basis for the resource requirements; 
(6) the extent to which NASA is using the re-
sults of the flight opportunities research activities to 
advance the agency’s strategic goals; 
(7) the challenges in achieving program objec-
tives; and 
(8) the factors that should be considered in 
evaluating whether the program, as structured and 
funded, could be expanded to include science and 
education projects, and any potential implications of 
such an expansion. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—The report in subsection (a) 
shall be transmitted to the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
SEC. 605. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON OPTICAL COMMUNICA-
TIONS. 
It is the sense of Congress that advances in interplan-
etary communications are an essential enabler for future 
robotic and human exploration, and that optical commu-
nications can provide increased bandwidth at farther dis-
tances with greater accuracy and speed than radio fre-
quency transmissions. Optical communications involve op-
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portunities and challenges that can transform scientific in-
vestigations in space and support deep space human explo-
ration operations that will require broadband communica-
tions with Earth. In addition, optical communications sys-
tems are lighter, more compact and use less power than 
radio frequency communications, and the Government’s 
investment in advancing optical communications also has 
the potential to offer significant benefits to the private sec-
tor and future space commerce. 
SEC. 606. PROPULSION TESTING FACILITIES. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the Administration’s development of next gen-
eration in-space and electric propulsion will help enable 
the Nation’s goal of sending humans to Mars, especially 
for use in emplacing the cargo and infrastructure nec-
essary to support human activities at Mars. It is the fur-
ther sense of Congress that additional testing capabilities 
may be needed to support research and development on 
in-space propulsion and that such facilities could serve 
government, industry, and university work on maturing 
in-space propulsion development work. 
(b) NEEDS ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator shall 
carry out a needs assessment for facilities and technical 
capabilities required to support advanced research and de-
velopment on in-space propulsion, including high-power 
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electric propulsion devices and ground-based testing of a 
full-scale, full-power nuclear thermal engine. The assess-
ment should consider the potential development of facili-
ties that will support long-term research and development 
of in-space propulsion systems. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the results of the assessment to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 607. IN-SPACE SATELLITE SERVICING AND ASSEMBLY. 
(a) RESTORE-L.—The Administrator shall continue 
development of RESTORE-L technologies and capabilities 
for a planned on-orbit demonstration to refuel the Landsat 
7 spacecraft. 
(b) ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator shall carry out 
an assessment of in-space assembly and servicing tech-
nologies, the potential uses of those technologies, and re-
lated issues. The assessment shall include— 
(1) the capabilities, technological readiness lev-
els, and relevant applications of the Administration’s 
existing in-space servicing and assembly technology 
across directorates and divisions; 
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(2) the projected requirements for in-space sat-
ellite servicing and assembly and the research and 
development, other than that being conducted under 
subsection (b), needed to address the requirements; 
(3) the potential advantages of incorporating 
in-space assembly and servicing into spacecraft de-
sign, construction, and operations; 
(4) a determination of any areas of overlap or 
alignment among Administration directorates and 
divisions of current capabilities and potential ena-
bling technologies for in-space servicing and assem-
bly; 
(5) a description of the criteria, information 
needed in order to develop criteria, that could be 
used in determining whether in-space servicing and 
assembly could increase the capabilities, mitigate 
risks, reduce the costs, or otherwise benefit a given 
mission or project; 
(6) a comparison of the relative opportunities 
and challenges of human versus robotic assembly 
and servicing, taking into account prior and current 
servicing activities; 
(7) a description of ways in which the Adminis-
tration could partner with the private sector or oth-
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erwise use available private sector in-space satellite 
servicing and assembly services; and 
(8) a description of the approaches the Admin-
istration is taking to ensure that the project under 
subsection (a) does not involve competition with the 
private sector and does not preclude the development 
of commercial capabilities for in-space satellite serv-
icing and assembly. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The results of the Assessment in 
subsection (c) shall be transmitted to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 608. PARACHUTE SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT. 
It is the sense of Congress that parachute design, de-
velopment, and performance is essential for the safety and 
success of both robotic and human spaceflight systems, in-
cluding the Orion crew vehicle, capsules being developed 
under the Commercial Crew Program, as well as some 
robotic spacecraft that are to be landed on solar system 
bodies. It is the further sense of Congress that the risks 
and complexities involved in parachute systems warrant 
additional research and development that could benefit 
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both internal development programs and those of United 
States industry partners. The Administrator should 
strongly consider supporting research and development on 
parachute systems for the purposes of contributing to the 
overall safety and success of United States robotic and 
human spaceflight systems. 
TITLE 
VII—SCIENCE, 
TECH-
NOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND 
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 
SEC. 701. OFFICE OF STEM ENGAGEMENT. 
(a) SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the 
Congress that NASA’s inspiring mission, specialized facili-
ties, skilled engineering and scientific workforce, and re-
search activities present unique opportunities for inspiring 
public engagement in STEM and increasing the number 
of students pursuing STEM degrees and careers. 
(b) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall establish 
an Office of STEM Engagement for the purpose of ad-
vancing progress toward the Nation’s Federal STEM edu-
cation goals for enhancing STEM literacy, increasing di-
versity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, and preparing the 
STEM workforce for the future. 
(c) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Office established in 
subsection (b) shall be responsible for coordinating efforts 
to administer and support evidence-based formal and in-
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formal education programs, research experiences, and re-
lated activities among organizations across the agency, in-
cluding NASA headquarters, Mission Directorates, and 
Centers, to administer and support evidence-based formal 
and informal education programs, research experiences, 
and related activities designed to— 
(1) create unique opportunities for students and 
the public to learn from and contribute to NASA’s 
work in exploration and discovery; 
(2) contribute to the growth of a diverse STEM 
workforce; and 
(3) strengthen public understanding of science 
by enabling connections to NASA’s mission and 
work. 
(d) PORTFOLIO.—The Office shall coordinate and ad-
minister— 
(1) the National Space Grant College and Fel-
lowship Program; 
(2) the Established Program to Stimulate Com-
petitive Research; 
(3) the Minority University Research and Edu-
cation Project; 
(4) the NextGen STEM Project; and 
(5) any other programs or activities determined 
appropriate by the Administrator. 
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SEC. 702. INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF SPACE GRANT. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Administrator shall make ar-
rangements for an independent external review of the Na-
tional Space Grant College and Fellowship Program to 
evaluate its management, accomplishments, and respon-
siveness to the purposes and goals defined in Chapter 403 
of title 51, United States Code. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit 
a report on the independent external review of the Na-
tional Space Grant College and Fellowship Program de-
scribed in subsection (a) to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate. 
TITLE VIII—SAFETY, SUPPORT, 
AND MISSION SERVICES 
SEC. 801. POLICY AND PROCEDURE. 
(a) POLICY AND PROCEDURE.—The Administrator 
shall develop an Administration policy and procedure for 
assessment every 3 to 5 years of the Administration’s stra-
tegic capabilities, including infrastructure and facilities, 
and workforce skills and capabilities. The policy and pro-
cedure shall include acquiring data and support for Ad-
ministration decisions and recommendations on strategic 
capabilities, including on infrastructure and facilities, and 
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(4) a recommended option for further analysis 
and potential implementation. 
SEC. 803. PLANETARY PROTECTION STRATEGIC PLAN. 
(a) STRATEGIC PLAN.—The Administrator shall de-
velop a strategic plan for the Administration’s planetary 
protection policy, research, and development activities. 
(b) INCLUSION.—The strategic plan shall include the 
Administration’s approach to— 
(1) managing planetary protection policy imple-
mentation; 
(2) organizing and receiving input from inde-
pendent, external experts on planetary protection; 
(3) understanding the application of planetary 
protection to cubesats; 
(4) setting planetary protection research and 
technology investment priorities, including on plan-
etary protection techniques and measures for 
verifying compliance with planetary protection guide-
lines; and 
(5) coordinating the strategic plan and any 
planetary protection issues related to sample return 
and human missions to Mars in the Administration’s 
robotic and human solar system exploration activi-
ties, as informed by the National Academies report, 
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‘‘Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection 
Policy Development Processes’’. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
transmit the results of the Strategic Plan in subsection 
(a) and to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. 
TITLE IX—CONSTRUCTION AND 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
COMPLI-
ANCE AND RESTORATION 
SEC. 901. DATA COLLECTION ON COST BENEFITS TO THE 
ADMINISTRATION OF USE OF ENHANCED-USE 
LEASING. 
(a) DATA COLLECTION.—The Administrator shall es-
tablish and follow a means to collect quantitative data 
on— 
(1) the annual and cumulative number of en-
hanced-use leases entered into; 
(2) the annual and cumulative costs savings to 
the Administration on reduced maintenance, oper-
ating, and associated costs resulting from entering 
into enhanced-use leases at NASA Centers; and 
(3) other quantifiable benefits to the Adminis-
tration of the use of enhanced-use leasing authority. 
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(b) INCLUSION.—The data collected in subsection (a) 
shall be included the annual report required under section 
20145(f) of title 51, United States Code. 
SEC. 902. REPORT ON ENHANCED-USE LEASING REQUIRE-
MENTS. 
Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Administrator shall prepare and transmit 
a report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
on requirements for enhanced-use leasing applicants, in-
cluding requirements related to the involvement of foreign 
entities, foreign entity ownership, and foreign entity in-
vestment in the entities applying for enhanced-use leases. 
SEC. 903. REPORT ON CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED EF-
FECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME 
WEATHER 
ON 
AGENCY 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
AND FACILITIES. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide 
to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on 
vulnerabilities of Administration facilities and infrastruc-
ture resulting from climate change and extreme weather 
events over the next 20 years. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The assessment shall include— 
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(1) an identification of existing facilities and in-
frastructure vulnerable to climate change and ex-
treme weather events based on the effects of sea 
level 
rise, 
increased 
flooding, 
drought, 
desertification, wildfires, thawing permafrost, in-
creases in heavy precipitation events, and any other 
categories the Administrator deems necessary; 
(2) a description of the potential impacts to fa-
cilities and infrastructure identified in paragraph 
(1); 
(3) an overview of measures that may be nec-
essary to ensure the continued operational viability 
and to increase the resiliency of the identified vul-
nerable facilities and infrastructure and the cost of 
such measures; and 
(4) considerations and recommendations for 
policies and practices for future Administration fa-
cilities and infrastructure design, construction, and 
operation that would promote resilience to changing 
environmental conditions and extreme weather 
events. 
(c) CONSIDERATION AND INCORPORATION OF RELI-
ABLE AND AUTHORIZED SOURCES.—In conducting the as-
sessment, the Administrator shall consider and incor-
porate climate change impacts, projections and analyses 
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from reliable and authorized sources, such as the National 
Academies of Sciences, the United States Geological Sur-
vey, the U.S. Global Change Research Office and National 
Climate Assessment, and the Administration’s Earth 
Science Division. 
TITLE X—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 1001. SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND ORBITAL 
DEBRIS MITIGATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator is authorized 
to carry out activities, including research and develop-
ment, orbital debris measurement, tracking, modeling, 
mitigation, remediation, conjunction analysis, and collision 
avoidance, for the purposes of maintaining the safety of 
the Administration’s human spaceflight crew and space-
craft operations and for advancing the understanding of 
practical approaches to ensuring the sustainability of the 
space environment for the future of civil and commercial 
activities in space. 
(b) RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.—The 
Administrator, in collaboration with other relevant Fed-
eral agencies, academia, and industry, shall develop a re-
search and technology strategy for advancing the Nation’s 
capability for conducting space situational awareness and 
orbital debris mitigation activities. The strategy shall iden-
tify and prioritize— 
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(1) basic and applied research to improve object 
identification, orbit determination, object character-
ization, data cataloguing, and orbit propagation 
tracking and prediction; 
(2) technology development and demonstrations 
needed to further the activities identified in sub-
section (a); 
(3) specific research and technology activities 
regarding small satellite constellations, projections 
for debris production by small satellite constella-
tions, and potential means for the prevention of de-
bris by such constellations; 
(4) other relevant research and technology ac-
tivities that have the potential to materially improve 
the Nation’s understanding and capabilities in space 
situational awareness and orbital debris mitigation; 
(5) mechanisms to coordinate and transition 
basic and applied research on space situational 
awareness into space situational awareness oper-
ations; and 
(6) methods for communicating the research 
and technology activities in paragraphs (1) through 
(4) to external stakeholders. 
(c) TRANSMITTAL.—The Administrator shall trans-
mit the Strategy in subsection (b) to the Committee on 
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Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 270 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 1002. INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK ON ACTIVE OR-
BITAL DEBRIS REMOVAL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, in consulta-
tion with other relevant Federal agencies, shall carry out 
international discussions and capacity-building activities 
on orbital debris removal, including active satellite debris 
removal, for the purposes of making progress toward 
international guidelines on orbital debris removal, includ-
ing active satellite debris removal. 
(b) INCLUSION.—The international discussions and 
capacity-building activities in subsection (a) shall iden-
tify— 
(1) opportunities for shared responsibilities for 
orbital debris removal; 
(2) legal issues related to international respon-
sibilities for orbital debris removal, including active 
satellite debris removal; and 
(3) research and technology developments being 
carried out by national entities. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit 
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a report to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
on the status of international discussions and capacity- 
building activities in subsection (a), including the status 
of progress toward the development of international guide-
lines under subsection (a). 
SEC. 1003. SAFETY AND TECHNICAL RISKS OF ACTIVE DE-
BRIS REMOVAL. 
(a) REPORT.—The Administrator shall identify safe-
ty and technical risks associated with active debris re-
moval that would need to be addressed in active debris 
removal operations of the Administration’s assets and pro-
vide report on the identified safety and technical risks to 
the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 1004. INDEPENDENT PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND EVAL-
UATION OFFICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall establish 
within NASA an independent program analysis and eval-
uation capability for the purposes of independently assess-
ing program performance, making programmatic, tech-
nical risk mitigation and institutional recommendations, 
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performing cost estimates and analyses, and conducting 
strategic planning activities, among other functions. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall es-
tablish an Independent Program Analysis and Evaluation 
Office to carry out the functions in subsection (a). The 
Office shall remain independent of any Program, and shall 
have no programmatic responsibilities so as to maintain 
its independent assessment integrity. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION.—The Administrator is author-
ized to carry out research on program assessment; cost, 
schedule, and technical estimation; and other relevant 
functions for the purposes of obtaining the highest level 
of expertise and the most effective decision-making tools 
with which to inform the Administrator. 
(d) MOON TO MARS PROGRAM.—The Office estab-
lished in subsection (b) shall maintain an ongoing, focused 
effort to assess the goals, objectives, requirements, archi-
tectural approach, cost and schedule, and progress of the 
Moon to Mars Program established under section 202. 
SEC. 1005. REPORT ON USE OF THE TERM ‘‘COMMERCIAL’’ 
IN NASA ACTIVITIES. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the Com-
mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
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Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the 
definitions of ‘‘commercial’’ being used across the Admin-
istration. 
SEC. 1006. SUPPLY CHAIN AND SUPPLIER BASE. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Administrator, in collaboration 
with industry and other Federal agencies, shall carry out 
a review of the health of the supply chain and supplier 
base for critical materials, parts, and systems used in the 
manufacturing and production of development systems, 
spacecraft, instruments, and other relevant elements and 
shall provide recommendations to address any identified 
vulnerabilities. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
transmit the results of the review, including any rec-
ommended actions in response to the review, to the Com-
mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate. 
SEC. 1007. USE OF OPERATIONAL COMMERCIAL SUB-
ORBITAL VEHICLES FOR RESEARCH, DEVEL-
OPMENT, AND EDUCATION. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—The Administrator shall conduct 
an assessment of the issues and risks related to the poten-
tial use of operational commercial reusable suborbital 
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flight vehicles for carrying out potential NASA-sponsored 
science and engineering investigations, technology dem-
onstrations, and educational activities involving NASA- 
sponsored researchers. The report shall— 
(1) characterize the risks of using potential 
commercial reusable suborbital flights to NASA- 
sponsored researchers and scientific investigations 
and flight hardware; 
(2) identify and describe the United States 
Government and space flight operator responsibil-
ities for liability and indemnification with respect to 
commercial suborbital vehicle flights that involve 
NASA-sponsored payloads or activities, potential 
NASA-supported space flight participants, or other 
NASA-related contributions; and 
(3) identify any statutory provisions that may 
be required to authorize and enforce the liability and 
indemnification responsibilities described in para-
graph (2). 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
transmit the plan and assessment described in subsections 
(a) and (b) to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. 
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SEC. 1008. THE SPACE CAPABILITIES OF THE PEOPLE’S RE-
PUBLIC OF CHINA. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the National Space Council shall 
coordinate an interagency assessment of the space explo-
ration capabilities of the People’s Republic of China, in-
cluding any threats to United States assets in space as 
well as the impact of cooperation and participation of the 
People’s Republic of China with other nations on space 
activities. 
(b) STRATEGY.—The report required in subsection 
(a) shall include a strategy to ensure United States leader-
ship in space exploration and counter any identified 
threats posed by the People’s Republic of China. 
(c) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report identified in 
subsection (a) may include a classified annex. 
SEC. 1009. SPECTRUM INTERFERENCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall conduct 
an assessment of the impact of the loss of observations 
based on protection limits derived from the Word Radio 
Conference 19 (WRC19) international agreement. 
(b) TRANSMITTAL.—The assessment conducted in 
subsection (a) shall be delivered to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
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and Transportation of the Senate not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 1010. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 301 of title 51, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘SEC. 30105. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
‘‘Any report or notification provided to Congress by 
NASA, including on the status of balances of funding at 
the account level and on cost increases of 10 percent or 
more, shall be provided the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate concurrently with its delivery to any other com-
mittee or office.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions for chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is 
amended by adding after the item relating to section 
30104 the following: 
‘‘30105. Reports to Congress.’’. 
SEC. 1011. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REPORT ON 
LARGE-SCALE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND 
ACTIVITIES. 
Section 30104(c) of title 51, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(4) GAO REPORT.—The GAO shall issue an 
annual report on the status of large-scale the Na-
tional Aeronautics and Space Administration’s major 
programs, programs, projects and activities. 
‘‘(5) SCHEDULE.—The report directed in this 
subsection shall be delivered to the Congress annu-
ally and in advance of the annual budget submission 
of the President. 
‘‘(6) ACCESS.—The Administrator is directed to 
cooperate fully and to provide timely program anal-
ysis, evaluation data and relevant information to the 
GAO so that it can conduct this review and meet the 
annual schedule. Such information includes, but is 
not limited to, copies of preliminary cost estimates, 
access to relevant online agency applications, data-
bases, and web portals, and access to information 
from contractor and agency personnel.’’. 
SEC. 1012. NASA INSTITUTES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30103(a) of title 51, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph 
(5); 
(2) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para-
graph (7); and 
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(3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(6) the budget for each NASA-funded insti-
tute; and’’. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall deliver 
to the Authorizing Committees of Congress, a report that 
recommends guidance and metrics for the management, 
utilization, expectations for return on investment, and fi-
nancial condition for NASA-funded institutes. 
SEC. 1013. SURVEYS ON THE INDUSTRIAL BASE OF THE 
UNITED STATES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 315 of title 51, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘SEC. 30506. INDUSTRIAL BASE SURVEYS. 
‘‘No funds may be obligated or expended by the Ad-
ministrator of NASA for the purpose of carrying out a 
Bureau of Industry and Security survey with respect to 
the United States space and aerospace industrial base 
until the date that is 90 days after the date on which the 
Administrator submits to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate a written notification that includes— 
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‘‘(1) the proposed subject matter of such sur-
vey; 
‘‘(2) a description of the information to be re-
quired of survey respondents; and 
‘‘(3) any penalties to be assessed against re-
spondents for noncompliance with survey require-
ments.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions for chapter 315 of title 51, United States Code, is 
amended by adding after the item relating to section 
30505 the following: 
‘‘30506. Industrial base surveys.’’. 
SEC. 1014. BUDGETS. 
Section 30103(a)(1)(A) of title 51, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Commercial Crew and Commercial Cargo’’. 
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