S. 1437Introduced
ASCEND Act
Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program to buy commercial satellite remote sensing data for Earth science research and broaden its permitted use
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program to buy commercial satellite remote sensing data for Earth science research and broaden its permitted use
Key points
- Require U.S. vendor purchases when practicable
- Authorize CSDA program
- Prohibit limits on scientific publication
- Allow broader data use agreements
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-12-10 — Held at the desk.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightEarth sciencesPhotography and imagingScience, Technology, CommunicationsSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites