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1964 NASA Authorization Hearings (Part 2B)

Original title: 1964 NASA authorization. Part 2B: hearings before the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-eighth Congress, first session, on H.R. 5466 (superseded by H.R. 7500) ...

July 20, 2026

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What this does

These hearings established the funding levels and operational priorities for NASA during the 1964 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of the U.S. space program and the allocation of federal tax dollars toward aerospace research and development.

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NASA

The agency's annual budget and legislative authorization are determined by the outcome of these hearings.

U.S. Taxpayers

The federal funds allocated to NASA through this authorization process are derived from national tax revenue.

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Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of congressional hearings held by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Astronautics regarding the 1964 budget for NASA. It details the legislative process for H.R. 5466, which was later by H.R. 7500.

Key Facts

  • The document records the legislative proceedings for the 1964 NASA authorization.
  • H.R. 5466 was the original bill introduced for NASA's 1964 funding.
  • H.R. 5466 was officially superseded by H.R. 7500 during the legislative process.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Eighty-eighth Congress, first session.
  • The proceedings were held before the House Committee on Science and Astronautics.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the funding levels and operational priorities for NASA during the 1964 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of the U.S. space program and the allocation of federal tax dollars toward aerospace research and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to review and authorize the budget and operational plans for NASA for the 1964 fiscal year.
Why were there two different bill numbers mentioned?
H.R. 5466 was the initial bill, which was later replaced or by H.R. 7500 during the legislative process.

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Legislative Replacement

The transition from H.R. 5466 to H.R. 7500 indicates a formal change in the legislative vehicle used to authorize NASA's 1964 budget.

Connected Entities

organizationNASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the subject of the authorizatMap →
organizationCommittee on Science and AstronauticsThe U.S. House committee responsible for overseeing NASA's budget and activitiesMap →

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