1978 NASA Authorization Hearings
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings established the federal funding levels and research mandates for NASA for the 1978 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of American space exploration and aeronautics programs.
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NASA
The agency's annual budget and operational authority are determined by the resulting legislation.
U.S. House of Representatives
Members of the Committee on Science and Technology are responsible for drafting and approving the authorization.
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Key Facts
- The document records legislative hearings for the 1978 NASA authorization.
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications and the Committee on Science and Technology.
- The proceedings span the 94th Congress (second session) and the 95th Congress (first session).
- The primary legislative vehicle initially discussed was H.R. 2221.
- H.R. 2221 was officially superseded by H.R. 4088 during the legislative process.
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These hearings established the federal funding levels and research mandates for NASA for the 1978 fiscal year, directly impacting the scope of American space exploration and aeronautics programs.
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