To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the NASA Administrator to begin planning and establishing the initial components of a lunar outpost by December 31, 2030. The legislation amends existing federal law to create a specific timeline for this space exploration initiative, requiring NASA to actively pursue the development of these outpost elements. The primary affected party is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which must incorporate this directive into its operational planning and budget considerations. This measure formalizes a long-term goal for lunar presence without specifying detailed design requirements or funding allocations.
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