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Read. Follow. Verify.NASA's Role in Climate Change Research and Earth Science
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a May 18, 2021, House Subcommittee hearing regarding NASA's current and future contributions to climate change research and Earth science. The hearing featured testimony from NASA officials and private sector experts on how space-based data can be used to monitor environmental changes.
The hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for how NASA allocates resources and scientific focus toward climate monitoring, which influences future federal funding and research priorities for environmental data collection.
Who It Affects
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NASA
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its research priorities and budget allocation for climate science.
Climate Researchers
The scientific community relies on data provided by NASA's Earth science missions for their research.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 18, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
- The session focused on NASA's Earth Science Division and its role in climate change research.
- Witnesses included representatives from NASA, the University of Arizona, Carbon Mapper, Inc., and Planet.
- The hearing was conducted virtually via Zoom.
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- The document includes written statements from committee leadership and post-hearing responses from witnesses.
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Increased focus on private-public partnerships
The inclusion of private sector witnesses like Planet and Carbon Mapper indicates a shift toward integrating commercial satellite data into NASA's climate monitoring strategy.
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