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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. 10/15/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) 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. 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 Earth, how it supports life, and how human activities affect its ability to do so in the future. Directs NASA, together with the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the historic touchdown of the Phoenix Mars Lander during its 50th anniversary year. 6/11/2008--Introduced. Recognizes: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for 50 years of scientific and technological excellence; (2) NASA for the historic landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander on May 25, 2008; (3) the importance of the Phoenix mission to NASA's long-term Mars Exploration Program; (4) the importance of contributions made by NASA Glenn Research Center to the NASA space program, including to Mars and moon missions; and (5) the importance of NASA's Human Research Program, and Glenn Research Center's contributions to such program, to the health and safety of all NASA astronauts.
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. With written report No. 110-422. Bill TextAn original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) 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 to accelerate the initial operational capability of a U.S.-owned human spacecraft capability.(Sec. 4) Affirms congressional support for the broad goals of U.S. space exploration policy, utilization of lunar exploration, activity related to Mars exploration,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. With written report No. 110-422. Bill TextAn original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) 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 to accelerate the initial operational capability of a U.S.-owned human spacecraft capability.(Sec. 4) Affirms congressional support for the broad goals of U.S. space exploration policy, utilization of lunar exploration, activity related to Mars exploration,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the historic touchdown of the Phoenix Mars Lander during its 50th anniversary year. 6/11/2008--Introduced. Recognizes: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for 50 years of scientific and technological excellence; (2) NASA for the historic landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander on May 25, 2008; (3) the importance of the Phoenix mission to NASA's long-term Mars Exploration Program; (4) the importance of contributions made by NASA Glenn Research Center to the NASA space program, including to Mars and moon missions; and (5) the importance of NASA's Human Research Program, and Glenn Research Center's contributions to such program, to the health and safety of all NASA astronauts.
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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. 10/15/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) 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. 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 Earth, how it supports life, and how human activities affect its ability to do so in the future. Directs NASA, together with the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [...] show full description
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