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New Space Age: Commercial Space Growth and Safety

This act establishes a new government agency, the Commercial Space Transportation Administration, to accelerate the growth of the U.S. commercial space industry. This aims to boost innovation, create jobs, and ensure the safety of space operations, potentially impacting the availability and cost of satellite services and future space technologies.
Key points
Creation of a new administration within the Department of Transportation to support and regulate commercial space flights.
Streamlining of licensing processes for space companies to accelerate technology and service development.
Establishment of a safety working group to develop standards for protecting the public and property during space launches and reentries.
Increased involvement of industry experts in advising the government on space matters.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10320
Sponsor: Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
Process start date: 2024-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Space Age Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10320.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new administration within the Department of Transportation to support and regulate commercial space flights.
  • Streamlining of licensing processes for space companies to accelerate technology and service development.
  • Establishment of a safety working group to develop standards for protecting the public and property during space launches and reentries.
  • Increased involvement of industry experts in advising the government on space matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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