1979 NASA Budget Authorization Hearings
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The document outlines the proposed federal funding levels and operational priorities for NASA for the 1979 , which directly impacts the scope of national space exploration and aeronautics research programs.
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NASA
The agency's operational budget and program authorizations for 1979 are determined by the outcome of this legislation.
U.S. Taxpayers
Federal tax revenue is allocated to NASA based on the authorization levels set in this bill.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The document concerns the authorization of NASA's budget for the 1979 fiscal year.
- The hearings were held by the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the U.S. Senate.
- The legislative vehicle for this authorization is S. 2527.
- The proceedings took place during the second session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.
Why It Matters
The document outlines the proposed federal funding levels and operational priorities for NASA for the 1979 , which directly impacts the scope of national space exploration and aeronautics research programs.
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Legislative Oversight Pattern
The document reflects the standard congressional practice of annual authorization for federal agencies during the 1970s.
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