Establishes a program for NASA to acquire and disseminate commercial Earth observation data and imagery.
The ASCEND Act requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a program within the Earth Science Division of the Science Mission Directorate to acquire and disseminate commercial Earth observation data and imagery. This program aims to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of NASA and other federal agencies and scientific researchers. The act mandates that NASA procure this data and imagery from commercial vendors, prioritizing U.S. vendors to the maximum extent practicable.
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