A bill to establish the national space policy of the United States, to declare the goals of the Nation's space program (both in terms of space and terrestrial applications and in space science), and to provide for the planning and implementation of such program.
National Space Policy Act of 1981 - Declares the policy of the United States to be the exploration and use of outer space: (1) for the benefit of mankind; (2) for the National well-being; (3) for the increase of knowledge; (4) in cooperation with other nations; and (5) for the dissemination of information.
Directs the President to: (1) pursue scientific and technical knowledge and experience to support the continued leadership of the United States in space; (2) establish and operate a remote sensing system for monitoring the Earth's resources and environment; (3) investigate opportunities for international cooperation in the use of such systems; (4) develop advanced satellite communications systems; (5) design and test technologies to determine the feasibility of space-based manufacturing of products; and (6) pursue a vigorous program of planetary and lunar science and exploration through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Directs the President to report to Congress within the year on a five-year and twenty-year plan establishing priorities for the space program. Requires the President to revise such plan annually. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.
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