NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

HR 7273, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, authorizes $24.4 billion in funding for NASA's fiscal year 2026 operations, with specific allocations across exploration, science, aeronautics, and technology programs. The bill directs NASA to continue the Artemis program for lunar exploration, maintain International Space Station operations through 2031, and develop commercial low-Earth orbit capabilities through public-private partnerships. It requires NASA to report on key topics including human-rated lunar landing capabilities, ISS deorbit plans, and maintaining a balanced science portfolio, directly affecting NASA's mission planning, contractor relationships, and international partnerships.