OUTPACE in Space Act

This bill, known as the OUTPACE in Space Act, aims to expand and regulate commercial space and hypersonic operations in the United States while addressing national security concerns. It requires the Federal Aviation Administration to brief Congress on plans to increase airspace access for commercial space and hypersonic industries, update regulations to support overland launch and reentry operations, and hire specialized aerospace engineers more quickly. The legislation also restricts federal research and development initiatives related to commercial space from collaborating with foreign entities or countries designated as security risks. Additionally, the bill mandates reports on resource needs and projected increases in launch and reentry cadence to improve the national airspace system's capacity.