Bill > HR7273

This bill, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and outlines its priorities and funding for fiscal year 2026, allocating approximately $24.4 billion across various programs including Exploration, Space Operations, Science, Aeronautics, and Space Technology. Key provisions focus on advancing space exploration, particularly the Artemis program for lunar and Mars missions, by reaffirming the development of the Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle, and ensuring human-rated lunar landing capabilities are acquired from U.S. commercial providers. The bill also emphasizes maintaining U.S. presence in low-Earth orbit, including continued support for the International Space Station (ISS) and the development of commercial low-Earth orbit platforms, while also addressing the risk of losing access to this orbit. Furthermore, it promotes advancements in aeronautics research, including hypersonics, advanced materials, and unmanned aircraft systems, and supports a balanced science portfolio, with specific directives on planetary defense, lunar discovery, commercial satellite data acquisition, and Earth observation for agricultural applications. The legislation also includes provisions for STEM education, establishes a public-private talent program to foster collaboration, and restricts certain space and scientific activities with the People's Republic of China, with specific exceptions requiring certification.

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