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NASA: New Program for Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition

This act establishes a permanent program for NASA to acquire data and imagery from commercial satellites. This will provide scientists with better access to information about Earth, potentially leading to new discoveries and a deeper understanding of climate change and human impact on the planet. Citizens may indirectly benefit from improved weather forecasting, natural resource management, and technological advancements.
Key points
NASA will purchase satellite data from commercial companies to support scientific research and education.
This data will be widely accessible to scientists and federal agencies, increasing transparency and research capabilities.
The program aims to maximize data acquisition from U.S. vendors, supporting the domestic space industry.
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Additional Information
ASCEND Act
Print number: S 1437
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-04-10