Sec. 305. Space-based data
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Congress finds the following: The pace of development of new commercial space technologies and markets creates a beneficial opportunity for improving all space programs sponsored by the United States Government. Industry is developing smaller, more affordable satellites which can be deployed in distributed constellations and enables cheaper launch services. These investments from the private sector can address critical Government needs in space. It is the sense of Congress that all appropriate Federal agencies should explore how to take immediate advantage of the continued growth of space technologies, data, products, infrastructure, and services made available for commercial, market driven purposes, and should further establish programs to encourage the emergence of new commercial capabilities.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and consistent with United States law and the National Space Policy issued June 28, 2010, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall promulgate specific rules regarding the Administration’s treatment of weather data acquired from commercial space-based systems with respect to Resolution 40 of the World Meteorological Organization. Such rules shall— ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration does not release more than the minimum amount of data required under the Resolution; and consider data release time delays, data tiers, and Resolution restrictions.
Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of NASA, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes— an evaluation of how emerging capabilities in industry can provide new or alternative architectures for Federal Earth science missions that routinely collect data about atmospheric, oceanic, or terrestrial phenomena; an evaluation of how emerging capabilities in industry can provide new in-space platforms and services for affordable in-space technology demonstration, new sensor and instrument development, and other applications; and a strategy for implementing new Federal programs that leverage such commercial capabilities, products, and services more rapidly and efficiently.