National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Limitations and General Provisions Title III: Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY 1996 appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics and technology; (3) mission support; (4) the Inspector General; and (5) the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the Department of Transportation. Title II: Limitations and General Provisions - Sets forth fund and use limitations including: (1) the Space Station; (2) the experimental program to stimulate competitive research, and (3) the Clear Lake Development Facility, Texas. (Sec. 203) Directs the Administrator of NASA to make special technology enhancement grants. Sets aside authorization of appropriations for such grants. (Sec. 205) Directs NASA to: (1) convey the Yellow Creek Facility to the State of Mississippi; and (2) initiate and operate a radar satellite program. (Sec. 207) Directs the Administrator to conduct studies of: (1) the Upper Missouri River Basin hydrology; and (2) privatization of the Shuttle. (Sec. 216) Prohibits the Administrator from restructuring the Earth Observing System Data and Information System without first fulfilling certain reporting requirements. Title III: Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments - Amends Federal law with regard to commercial space activities to include in-space transportation and reentry vehicles and activities within the scope of such provisions. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding insurance, licensing, and indemnification. Prohibits obtrusive space advertising (as defined by this Act). Requests the President to enter into negotiations with foreign launching nations to prohibit such advertising.

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  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 19 October 1995

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• Passed Senate amended

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 October 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 July 1995

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