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Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Bill TextHonoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities. 11/2/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age. Recognizes the value of investing in America's space program. Declares that it is in America's interest to continue to advance knowledge and improve life on Earth through a sustained national commitment to space exploration led by a new generation of well educated scientists, engineers, and explorers.
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Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextCelebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Explorer I satellite, the world's first scientific spacecraft, and the birth of the United States space exploration program. 2/6/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Celebrates the achievement of the late Dr. James A. Van Allen and his science team and all of the individuals at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Army Ballistic Missile Agency who, through the successful launch of Explorer I, brought the United States into the space age and science into the realm of space.Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs, which are critical for preparing the next generation to lead future U.S. space endeavors.Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-422. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 6/18/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2009 for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) exploration; (4) education; (5) space operations; (6) cross-agency support programs; and (7) the inspector general. Authorizes additional appropriations for use to accelerate the initial operational capability of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. Title II: Earth Science - (Sec. 201) Declares that the goal for NASA's Earth Science program shall be to pursue a program of Earth observations, research, and applications activities to better understand [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600) Bill TextTo enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Enacts title 51 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled "National and Commercial Space Programs." Makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals specified provisions of specified laws.
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Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo authorize the Space Shuttle to be flown from 2010 through 2015, and to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for this purpose. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Spacefaring Priorities for America's Continued Exploration Act or SPACE Act - Prohibits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from relying solely on the Russian government for astronaut transport or cargo resupply services, except for the current Soyuz emergency escape services for astronauts on the International Space Station. Authorizes appropriations to NASA for: (1) exploration systems; and (2) emergency funding for Columbia return-to-flight costs. Requires NASA to fly at least two space shuttle missions per year for crew transport, instead of Russian crew and cargo services, for the period 2010-2015, or until Orion is operational. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such operations. Requires NASA to report to Congress on the specific costs [...] show full description
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Also tagged in: Aerial photography, Aeronautics, Aerosol propellants, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Air traffic, Air traffic control, Aircraft noise, Asteroids, Astronautical accidents, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Astronauts, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Authorization, Aviation safety, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Climate, Climate change, Commemorations, Commercial aircraft, Computer networks, Computer security measures, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Cost accounting, Cost control, Earth resources satellites, Earth sciences, Emergency management, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Export controls, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Flight training, Foreign policy, Governmental investigations, Greenhouse gases, Health policy, Health surveys, Higher education, Information technology, Inspectors general, Intellectual property, International affairs, International cooperation in astronautics, Interplanetary flight, Inventions, Inventors, Job training, Laboratories, Launch vehicles, Medical care, Medicine, Meteorological research, Meteorology, Moon, Names, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Natural resources, Nitrogen oxides, Noise, Noise control, Occupational health and safety, Planets, Politics and government, Radar, Radioisotopes, Remote sensing, Rescue work, Research and development, Research centers, Risk, Robots, Science policy, Scientific education, Security measures, Solar energy, Solar system, Sonic boom, Space activities, Space commercialization, Space exploration, Space flight, Space probes, Space propulsion, Space sciences, Space shuttles, Space stations, Spacecraft, Standards, Surveys, Teacher education, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology transfer, Telecommunication, Trade, Weather forecasting
Latest Action: 10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-422. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 6/18/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2009 for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) exploration; (4) education; (5) space operations; (6) cross-agency support programs; and (7) the inspector general. Authorizes additional appropriations for use to accelerate the initial operational capability of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. Title II: Earth Science - (Sec. 201) Declares that the goal for NASA's Earth Science program shall be to pursue a program of Earth observations, research, and applications activities to better understand [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Artificial satellites, Astronautics, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of Defense, Economic growth, Economic policy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Engineering, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Higher education, Mathematics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Science policy, Scientific education, Scientists, Secondary education, Space activities, Space exploration, Technical education, Technological innovations, Technology
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextCelebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Explorer I satellite, the world's first scientific spacecraft, and the birth of the United States space exploration program. 2/6/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Celebrates the achievement of the late Dr. James A. Van Allen and his science team and all of the individuals at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Army Ballistic Missile Agency who, through the successful launch of Explorer I, brought the United States into the space age and science into the realm of space.Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs, which are critical for preparing the next generation to lead future U.S. space endeavors.Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Astronauts, Authorization, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Executive departments, Foreign policy, Government spending reductions, Governmental investigations, International affairs, International cooperation in astronautics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Russia, Space activities, Space exploration, Space shuttles, Space stations
Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo authorize the Space Shuttle to be flown from 2010 through 2015, and to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for this purpose. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Spacefaring Priorities for America's Continued Exploration Act or SPACE Act - Prohibits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from relying solely on the Russian government for astronaut transport or cargo resupply services, except for the current Soyuz emergency escape services for astronauts on the International Space Station. Authorizes appropriations to NASA for: (1) exploration systems; and (2) emergency funding for Columbia return-to-flight costs. Requires NASA to fly at least two space shuttle missions per year for crew transport, instead of Russian crew and cargo services, for the period 2010-2015, or until Orion is operational. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such operations. Requires NASA to report to Congress on the specific costs [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Aeronautics, Artificial satellites, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Astronomy, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Education, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Federally-guaranteed loans, Finance, Foreign policy, Geographic information systems, Government liability, Government procurement, Graduate education, Higher education, Indemnity, Intellectual property, International affairs, International competitiveness, International cooperation in astronautics, Inventions, Launch vehicles, Law, Liability (Law), Liability insurance, Licenses, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Meteorological satellites, Patents, Privatization, Public contracts, Remote sensing, Research and development, Scholarships, Science policy, Space activities, Space commercialization, Space sciences, Space shuttles, Space stations, Spacecraft, Technology, Technology transfer, Trade
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600) Bill TextTo enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Enacts title 51 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled "National and Commercial Space Programs." Makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals specified provisions of specified laws.
Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Bill TextHonoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities. 11/2/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age. Recognizes the value of investing in America's space program. Declares that it is in America's interest to continue to advance knowledge and improve life on Earth through a sustained national commitment to space exploration led by a new generation of well educated scientists, engineers, and explorers.
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