The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Bill Introduced to Help Astronauts Safely Reacclimate Following Missions

Would Provide Transportation Services to Returning Spacefarers

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Tom Patton
Feb 19, 2025
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(L-R) Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX and Gary Peters (D-CA)

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee that would provide transportation of government astronauts before they receive medical clearance to drive.

"America’s astronauts take great risks in order to keep the United States the world’s leader in human space exploration."

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