What does Preamble of HR 2600 do?

This section establishes a bill to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program. The program aims to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery. The purpose of the program is to satisfy scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Administration.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2600 do?

This Act establishes a short title for legislative purposes.

What does COMMERCIAL SATELLITE DATA. of HR 2600 do?

This section establishes a Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program within NASA's Earth Science Division. The program aims to acquire and disseminate cost-effective commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery to satisfy scientific, operational, and educational requirements. The program prioritizes procuring data from United States vendors to the maximum extent practicable. The Administrator is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing agreements, vendors, license terms, and uses of commercial data. The program intends to allow for the widest possible use of procured commercial data, consistent with the program's goals.

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ASCEND Act — HR. 2600

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 4/2/2025

Author: Jeff Hurd (R-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The ASCEND Act directs NASA to establish a program for acquiring and distributing commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery.
This program prioritizes data from United States vendors and aims to maximize the use of procured commercial data for scientific, operational, and educational purposes.
NASA is required to annually report to Congress on the program's agreements, vendors, data usage, and license terms.

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