Search Results: keywords:"space commerce"

  • S. 3658 — An Act To promote space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and to modify the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:2,077

    S. 3658, also known as the “Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in Orbit Act” or the “SAFE Orbit Act”, aims to improve the safety and coordination of space traffic and enhances the role of the Office of Space Commerce. The bill empowers the Secretary of Commerce to...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill, called the "SAFE Orbit Act," is about making space safer by keeping a close watch on all the flying things in space, like satellites. It gives new jobs and rules to people who make sure space traffic doesn't crash and invites help from businesses to keep everyone updated about where satellites are.

  • S. 434 — To establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,082

    The bill, titled the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act," proposes the creation of a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee. This committee will be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment by the Secretary of Commerce. It will consist of 15 members with diverse experience...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a group of smart people who help the government with space stuff, like rockets and satellites, to make sure everything is safe and works well in space. This group will last for 10 years and help figure out things like rules and safety to keep space clean and help the U.S. do well in space business.