To authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish an awards program in honor of Charles "Pete" Conrad, astronaut and space scientist, for recognizing the discoveries made by amateur astronomers of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories.
Sets forth three annual award categories for: (1) the amateur astronomer who, using amateur equipment only, discovers the largest absolute magnitude new asteroid having a near-Earth orbit during the preceding calendar year; (2) an amateur astronomer for pre-discovery and recovery efforts; and (3) the amateur astronomer, or professional not funded for optical astronomy, who provides the greatest service to update the minor planet catalogue.
Sets forth certain guidelines and eligibility requirements for the award of prizes.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 and 2004.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6907-6909)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5303.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6907)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6907)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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