Space Research Innovation Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Science, Technology, Communications

Plain-English summary

Space Research Innovation Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a university-affiliated research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cislunar and deep space missions and interplanetary research. Entities eligible to participate in the center include institutions of higher education, operators of federally funded research and development centers, and nonprofit research institutions.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Andy Biggs

Sponsor · Republican · AZ

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Official Subjects

Science, Technology, CommunicationsHigher educationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingSpace flight and exploration

Sources & text

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