Bill > A05867

This bill establishes a temporary Space Exploration Task Force in New York State with the goal of studying potential economic, academic, and cultural opportunities related to space exploration and technology. The task force will consist of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including two each from the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker, and one each from the senate and assembly minority leaders. The task force's responsibilities include examining economic opportunities in space exploration across other states and countries, developing comprehensive metrics to track the New York space ecosystem, identifying potential impacts of celestial discoveries, and making recommendations for advancing scientific research, exploring economic and academic opportunities, and ensuring humanity's future survival through space technology. By January 1, 2027, the task force is required to submit a detailed report to the governor and legislature, including findings, conclusions, and potential legislative and regulatory proposals. The bill aims to position New York strategically in the emerging space economy and technological frontier, recognizing the potential long-term benefits of space exploration and research.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5867