It resulted from the Augustine Commission's review of then-current crewed space flight plans.
The law supports an overall growth in science, aeronautics, and space technology and defines a long-term goal for human spaceflight to expand a permanent human presence beyond low Earth orbit.
[1] In regard to human spaceflight, the law is intended to: The law will invest in space technologies and robotics capabilities that are tied to the overall space exploration framework and support U.S. innovation and competitiveness.
In regard to education, the law will: The law requires NASA to examine alternative management models for NASA's workforce, centers, and capabilities, while enforcing short-term prohibitions on major center displacements and reductions-in-force until the study is completed.
[3] This article incorporates public domain material from The NASA Authorization Act of 2010.