HR. 2600Introduced
ASCEND Act
Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program and expands access to commercially acquired Earth remote sensing data for scientific use
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program and expands access to commercially acquired Earth remote sensing data for scientific use
Key points
- Require use of US vendors when practicable
- Authorize NASA data acquisition program
- Prohibit limits on scientific publication
- Allow broader end use agreements
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-02-24 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightEarth sciencesPhotography and imagingScience, Technology, CommunicationsSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites