Congressional Hearing on Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrobiology
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing provides the official record of federal oversight regarding the strategic priorities and funding direction for U.S. space science research programs conducted by NASA and the NSF.
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NASA
The agency's research priorities and budget allocations are subject to the oversight and guidance discussed in this hearing.
National Science Foundation
The agency's funding and support for astronomical research are reviewed by the committee.
Academic and Research Institutions
Researchers and universities receiving federal grants for space science are impacted by the policy priorities established by the committee.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 12, 2016, by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Space and the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
- The hearing covered the status of federal research programs in astronomy, astrophysics, and astrobiology.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee.
- The record includes written statements from committee members and witnesses, as well as responses to post-hearing questions.
- The hearing is documented as Serial No. 114-87 of the 114th Congress.
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The hearing provides the official record of federal oversight regarding the strategic priorities and funding direction for U.S. space science research programs conducted by NASA and the NSF.
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Inter-agency Collaboration
The hearing structure highlights the coordination between NASA and the NSF in managing the nation's astronomical research portfolio.
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