NASA C-UAS Act

This bill gives NASA specific authority to detect, identify, monitor, and track drones that pose threats to NASA facilities related to space launches, reentries, and protection of space vehicles or payloads. It allows NASA security personnel to intercept communications from threatening drones without prior consent, while requiring strict privacy protections including limiting communication records to 180 days and restricting disclosure to authorized personnel only. The bill requires NASA to conduct risk assessments of its facilities, coordinate with agencies like the FAA to avoid disrupting air traffic, and provide semiannual reports to Congress about drone monitoring activities. It specifically targets threats to NASA's space infrastructure, not general drone regulation, and expires on September 30, 2031.