Engine Testing for Exploration Act

The Engine Testing for Exploration Act would require NASA to maintain its rocket propulsion system testing capabilities, particularly at the Stennis Space Center, to support human spaceflight exploration programs, including missions to the Moon and deep space. It mandates that the NASA Administrator ensure continuity of internal expertise in propulsion testing, including through private-sector partnerships, and provide a congressional briefing within 180 days of enactment on testing plans for low-Earth orbit, deep space, and future NASA-certified launch vehicle programs. The bill affects NASA’s testing infrastructure and operations, emphasizing the Stennis Space Center’s central role in…

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