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NASA Raises CLPS Ceiling to Accelerate Moon Base Lander Cadence
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Senate panel advances NASA authorization with Artemis tweaks and ISS extension
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a revised NASA authorization bill (S. 933) that incorporates Artemis changes NASA requested, blocks further Exploration Upper Stage upgrades in favor of a near Block 1 approach, and pushes for a Lunar Surface Base with a designated lead center; it also extends the International Space Station life to 2032 due to delays in the CLD program, requires NASA to select at least two CLD partners, and defers ISS deorbit until a commercial successor is ready. The bill terminates the prior Mars Sample Return program and directs a revised MSR plan with an $8 billion cap, and it supports a competitive U.S. commercial launch market rather than imposing a launch-contract cap; Gateway plans would be briefed within 60 days of enactment.
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ESA Considers Major Policy Overhaul
The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated a pilot program to modify its georeturn policies, which currently allocate contracts based on member states' financial contributions. This move aims to address criticisms that georeturn creates inefficiencies and delays. The new approach, which will be tested on selected pilot programs, seeks to increase flexibility and streamline processes while maintaining the principle of georeturn to ensure continued member state contributions.
"House Passes Four Space Bills"
The House Science Committee advanced four space-related bills, including one authorizing NASA's program to purchase commercial remote sensing data, another providing transportation for NASA astronauts, a bill allowing NASA to jointly fund research with other federal agencies, and a directive for NASA to prepare a report on the merits of establishing an institute for the study of space resources.