FEDERALhearing transcript

NASA's Role in Climate Change Research and Earth Science

Original title: NASA'S EARTH SCIENCE AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVITIES: CURRENT ROLES AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

January 1, 2023

NASA climate change earth science space exploration environmental monitoring scientific research

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The document includes written statements from committee leadership and post-hearing responses from witnesses.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review NASA's current activities and future opportunities regarding Earth science and climate change research.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from NASA, the University of Arizona, Carbon Mapper, Inc., and the private satellite company Planet.

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Discoveries

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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.

NASA Planet Carbon Mapper, Inc.

Connected Entities

personRiley Duren“CEO of Carbon Mapper, Inc.”Map →

organizationNASA“Primary agency under review for Earth science and climate activities”Map →

personDon Beyer“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics”Map →

personGavin Schmidt“Senior Climate Advisor (Acting) and Director of Goddard Institute for Space Stud”Map →

personKaren M. St. Germain“Division Director, Earth Sciences Division, NASA”Map →

personRobbie Schingler“Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Planet”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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