National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005

Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that NASA carries out a balanced set of programs that include: (1) human space flight; (2) aeronautics research and development; and (3) scientific research. Requires the Administrator to manage human space flight programs to: (1) return Americans to the moon by 2020; (2) launch the Crew Exploration Vehicle close to 2010; (3) increase knowledge of the impacts of long stays in space on the human body; and (4) enable humans to land on and return from Mars and other destinations. Prohibits the launch of the Space Shuttle after December 31, 2010. Requires the Administrator to: (1) develop a policy to guide NASA science programs through 2020; and (4) study whether any of NASA's centers should be operated by or with the private sector. Directs the Administrator to transmit to Congress a plan for updating the space communications and navigation architecture for both low Earth orbit and deep space exploration. Requires the Administrator and the Director of the Department of Energy Office of Science to report to Congress on plans for a Joint Dark Energy Mission. Directs the Administrator to develop a transition plan for federal and contractor personnel engaged in the Space Shuttle program. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to study and report to Congress on NASA research and development programs. Prohibits the Administrator from contracting for the development phase of a major program unless certain risk management requirements are met. Authorizes NASA to to award competitive cash prizes to stimulate innovation in research, technology development, and prototype demonstration that have the potential for application to NASA space and aeronautics activities. Allows the Administrator to relinquish to a state all or part of U.S. legislative jurisdiction over lands or interests under the Administrator's control in such state. Repeals: (1) the four year limitation on the service obligation of recipients of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Science and Technology Scholarship; and (2) cost limitations for the International Space Station. Prohibits NASA from launching a mission on a foreign launch vehicle except in accordance with the Space Transportation Policy announced by the President on December 21, 2004. Directs the Administrator and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to coordinate activities related to earth science missions undertaken by NASA. Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs NASA to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program. George E. Brown, Jr. Near-Earth Object Survey Act - Directs the Administrator to implement a Near-Earth object survey program to detect, track, catalogue, and characterize the physical characteristics of near-Earth objects (certain asteroids or comets) equal to greater than 100 meters in diameter in order to assess their threat to the Earth..

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 25 July 2005

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 25 July 2005

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 22 July 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 22 July 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 22 July 2005

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 July 2005

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 July 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 June 2005

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