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1975 NASA Authorization Hearings

Original title: 1975 NASA authorization. Part 2: hearings before the Subcommittee on Manned Space Flight of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-third Congress, second session, on H.R. 12689 (superseded by H.R. 13998) ...

Record date · July 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document contains the transcript of congressional hearings regarding the 1975 budget for NASA. It tracks the legislative process of H.R. 12689, which was later replaced by H.R. 13998.

Why it matters

The document details the federal funding levels and policy priorities for NASA's manned space flight programs for the 1975 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

NASA

The agency's budget and program authorizations are determined by the legislation discussed in these hearings.

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U.S. House of Representatives

Members of the Committee on Science and Astronautics are responsible for drafting and reviewing the authorization bills.

Key Facts

The document covers hearings for the 1975 NASA authorization.
The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Manned Space Flight.
The legislative process involved H.R. 12689.
H.R. 12689 was superseded by H.R. 13998 during the second session of the 93rd Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to review and authorize the budget and programs for NASA for the 1975 fiscal year.

What is the difference between H.R. 12689 and H.R. 13998?

H.R. 13998 is the legislative successor that replaced H.R. 12689 during the process.

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Legislative Replacement

The transition from H.R. 12689 to H.R. 13998 indicates a formal revision of the authorization bill during the committee process.

H.R. 12689 H.R. 13998

Connected Entities

Subcommittee on Manned Space Flight, Committee on Science and Astronautics

OrganizationSubcommittee on Manned Space Flight“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →

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