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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Review of NASA's International Space Station and Low Earth Orbit Strategy
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics held a hearing on July 10, 2019, to examine NASA's future plans for the International Space Station (ISS) and operations in low Earth orbit. The session featured testimony from NASA officials, the NASA , and representatives from the commercial space industry.
This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for the future of the International Space Station and the transition toward commercial activities in low Earth orbit, which impacts long-term federal space funding and national space policy.
Who It Affects
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NASA
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its operational plans for the ISS and low Earth orbit.
Commercial Spaceflight Industry
Industry entities are involved in the transition toward commercial operations in low Earth orbit.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 10, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics conducted the review to assess NASA's strategic planning for the ISS.
- Witnesses included representatives from NASA, the NASA Office of Inspector General, the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, and academia.
- The Chairwoman noted that testimony from NASA and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation was submitted late, hindering committee preparation.
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- The hearing covered the transition of low Earth orbit activities to commercial entities.
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Transition to Commercial LEO
The hearing highlights a strategic shift in NASA's focus toward commercializing activities in low Earth orbit.
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