"New Space and Planetary Science Caucus Formed by Lawmakers"

Lawmakers have relaunched the bipartisan Planetary Science Caucus in Congress, led by Rep. Judy Chu and Rep. Don Bacon, to focus on advancing policies and federal investment in space science, including supporting research and exploration of space, tracking and mitigating near-Earth objects, searching for life in the solar system and beyond, and raising awareness of the economic benefits of space science and technology development. The caucus will also address budgetary scrutiny of major NASA endeavors and support the commercial space industry, amid a growing global space economy and a new space race involving nations like China, Russia, and India.