and monitoring activities related to space weath-
er and aviation; and 
(D) provide recommendations on how to in-
tegrate space weather information into the Next 
Generation Air Transportation System. 
(2) REPORT.—A report containing the results of 
the study shall be provided to the Committee on 
Science and Technology of the House of Representa-
tives 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. 1102. SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—As more nations acquire the capa-
bilities for launching payloads into outer space, there is an 
increasing need for a framework under which information 
intended to promote safe access into outer space, operations 
in outer space, and return from outer space to Earth free 
from physical or radio-frequency interference can be shared 
among those nations. 
(b) DISCUSSIONS.—The Administrator, in consulta-
tion with other appropriate agencies of the Federal Govern-
ment, shall initiate discussions with the appropriate rep-
resentatives of other spacefaring nations with the goal of 
determining an appropriate framework under which infor-
mation intended to promote safe access into outer space, 
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operations in outer space, and return from outer space to 
Earth free from physical or radio-frequency interference 
can be shared among those nations. 
SEC. 1103. STUDY OF EXPORT CONTROL POLICIES RELATED 
TO CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE ACTIVI-
TIES. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Director of OSTP shall carry out 
a study of the impact of current export control policies and 
implementation directives on the United States aerospace 
industry and its competitiveness in global markets, and on 
the ability of United States Government agencies to carry 
out cooperative activities in science and technology and 
human space flight, including the impact on research car-
ried out under the sponsorship of those agencies. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study, the 
Director shall seek input from industry, academia, rep-
resentatives of the science community, all affected United 
States Government agencies, and any other appropriate or-
ganizations and individuals. 
(c) REPORT.—The Director shall provide a report de-
tailing the findings and recommendations of the study to 
the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate not later than 9 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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SEC. 1104. ASTRONAUT HEALTH CARE. 
(a) SURVEY.—The Administrator shall administer an 
anonymous survey of astronauts and flight surgeons to 
evaluate communication, relationships, and the effectiveness 
of policies. The survey questions and the analysis of results 
shall be evaluated by experts independent of NASA. The 
survey shall be administered on at least a biennial basis. 
(b) REPORT.—The Administrator shall transmit a re-
port of the results of the survey to Congress not later than 
90 days following completion of the survey. 
SEC. 1105. NATIONAL ACADEMIES DECADAL SURVEYS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall enter into 
agreements on a periodic basis with the National Academies 
for independent assessments, also known as decadal surveys, 
to take stock of the status and opportunities for Earth and 
space science discipline fields and Aeronautics research and 
to recommend priorities for research and programmatic 
areas over the next decade. 
(b) INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATES.—The agreements 
described in subsection(a) shall include independent esti-
mates of the life cycle costs and technical readiness of mis-
sions assessed in the decadal surveys whenever possible. 
(c) REEXAMINATION.—The Administrator shall request 
that each National Academies decadal survey committee 
identify any conditions or events, such as significant cost 
growth or scientific or technological advances, that would 
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warrant NASA asking the National Academies to reexam-
ine the priorities that the decadal survey had established. 
SEC. 1106. INNOVATION PRIZES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Prizes can play a useful role in en-
couraging innovation in the development of technologies 
and products that can assist NASA in its aeronautics and 
space activities, and the use of such prizes by NASA should 
be encouraged. 
(b) AMENDMENTS.—Section 314 of the National Aero-
nautics and Space Act of 1958 is amended— 
(1) by amending subsection (b) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(b) TOPICS.—In selecting topics for prize competi-
tions, the Administrator shall consult widely both within 
and outside the Federal Government, and may empanel ad-
visory committees. The Administrator shall give consider-
ation to prize goals such as the demonstration of the ability 
to provide energy to the lunar surface from space-based 
solar power systems, demonstration of innovative near- 
Earth object survey and deflection strategies, and innova-
tive approaches to improving the safety and efficiency of 
aviation systems.’’; and 
(2) 
in 
subsection 
(i)(4) 
by 
striking 
‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’. 
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SEC. 1107. COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH RANGE STUDY. 
(a) STUDY BY INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—The Direc-
tor of OSTP shall work with other appropriate Federal 
agencies to establish an interagency committee to conduct 
a study to— 
(1) identify the issues and challenges associated 
with establishing a space launch range and facilities 
that are fully dedicated to commercial space missions 
in close proximity to Federal launch ranges or other 
Federal facilities; and 
(2) develop a coordinating mechanism such that 
States seeking to establish such commercial space 
launch ranges will be able to effectively and efficiently 
interface with the Federal Government concerning 
issues related to the establishment of such commercial 
launch ranges in close proximity to Federal launch 
ranges or other Federal facilities. 
(b) REPORT.—The Director shall, not later than May 
31, 2010, submit to the Committee on Science and Tech-
nology of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
a report on the results of the study conducted under sub-
section (a). 
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SEC. 1108. NASA OUTREACH AND TECHNOLOGY ASSIST-
ANCE PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—NASA shall contract with an 
organization that has demonstrated the ability to partner 
with NASA centers, aerospace contractors, and academic 
institutions to carry out a program to transfer the knowl-
edge and technology of the space and aeronautics programs 
to small businesses in communities across the United 
States. The program shall support the mission of NASA’s 
Innovative Partnerships Program to provide technical as-
sistance through joint partnerships with industry, aca-
demia, government agencies, and national laboratories. 
(b) PROGRAM STRUCTURE.—In carrying out the pro-
gram described in subsection (a), the organization shall 
support the mission of NASA’s Innovative Partnerships 
Program by undertaking the following activities: 
(1) Facilitating technology transfer to the pri-
vate sector to produce viable commercial products. 
(2) Creating a network of academic institutions, 
aerospace contractors, and NASA centers that will 
commit to donating technical assistance to small busi-
nesses. 
(3) Creating a network of economic development 
organizations to increase the awareness and enhance 
the effectiveness of the program nationwide. 
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(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Admin-
istrator shall submit a report to the Committee on Science 
and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate describing the efforts and accomplishments of the 
program established under subsection (a) in support of 
NASA’s Innovative Partnerships Program. As part of the 
report, the Administrator shall provide— 
(1) data on the number of small businesses re-
ceiving assistance, jobs created and retained, and vol-
unteer hours donated by NASA, contractors, and aca-
demic institutions nationwide; 
(2) an estimate of the total dollar value of the 
economic impact made by small businesses that re-
ceived technical assistance through the program; and 
(3) an accounting of the use of funds appro-
priated for the program. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are 
authorized to be appropriated to NASA for the program es-
tablished under subsection (a), $4,000,000 for fiscal year 
2009 from the funding available for the Innovative Partner-
ships Program, to remain available until expended. 
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Union Calendar No. 446 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6063 
[Report No. 110–702] 
A BILL 
To authorize the programs of the National Aero-
nautics and Space Administration, and for other 
purposes. 
JUNE 9, 2008 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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