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S. 3530 (95th)

Space Policy Act

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Introduced

27 September 1978

Last action

27 September 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Allen, Maryon [D-AL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Space Policy Act - Establishes a national space policy and program to enable the United States to maintain leadership in space science and technology. Declares such policy, including that the United States: (1) is committed to space exploration for peaceful purposes and the benefit of mankind; (2) rejects claims of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies; and (3) will continue to participate in cooperative international space activities. Directs the President to assure the space program proceeds toward enumerated goals in space and terrestrial application and in space science. Details the goals to be achieved within ten years, including: (1) design of prototype electric power generation transmission systems; (2) design of space technologies determining the feasibility of space-based manufacturing; (3) establishment of a remote-sensing system of earth's resources; and (4) the pursuit of planetary and lunar science and exploration. Requires the President to submit to Congress a five-year schedule, with annual revisions, identifying missions, projects, and programs to achieve the objectives of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 27 September 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 September 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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