To require a report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes.
Space Exploration: Study on Creating a Space Resources Institute
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and no further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and only asks for a report rather than a large amount of funding, which usually helps a bill move forward. However, many study-based bills still fail to get a final vote.
Key Points
- This bill asks NASA and the Department of Commerce to study if the United States should create a special institute for space resources. These resources include natural materials or energy sources found in outer space, such as minerals on the moon or asteroids.
- The goal is to help the U.S. stay ahead in space exploration by finding ways to collect and use these materials. This could help support long-term missions and even provide new resources for use back on Earth.
- The study will look at how to lower the risks for private businesses that want to get involved in space mining. It will also explore how the government can work with colleges and companies that already specialize in mining and drilling.
- Within six months of the bill becoming law, officials must decide if this institute should be a physical building or a virtual network. They will also look at the most cost-effective ways to run it.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require a report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes.
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