To require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to investigate and promote the exploration and development of space leading to human settlements beyond Earth, and for other purposes.
Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016
This bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage and support the development of permanent space settlements.
Expanding permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit in a way that enables human settlement and a thriving space economy shall be an objective of U.S. aeronautical and space activities.
NASA shall obtain, produce, and provide information related to all issues important for the development of a thriving space economy and the establishment of human space settlements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
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