United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.

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The United States Congress, House Committee on Science and Astronautics, is a vital entity in advancing scientific research and space exploration policy. Although it does not have a traditional birth date, the committee has been pivotal in directing legislative focus towards the burgeoning field of aerospace. Its publication, The Practical Values of Space Exploration, which includes the report of the committee from the Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session, highlights the strategic importance of space science and its benefits to national security and technological progress.

This report encapsulates the committee’s commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring that space exploration continues to contribute to both scientific discovery and practical applications that benefit society at large.