US House takes first step toward creating "commercial" deep space program

Here's something that caught my attention — Congress is finally giving NASA a nudge toward a more commercial-focused deep space program. A US House committee just passed a reauthorization bill for NASA, and honestly, it’s a big deal. According to Eric Berger at TechCrunch, this bill sets the overall direction for NASA, even if it doesn’t include the actual money yet. Now, here’s where it gets interesting — there was an amendment pushed by Rep. Brian Babin and others that hints at creating a new, commercial-led approach for deep space missions. It’s a sign that Congress is starting to see private companies as key players in exploring the cosmos, not just NASA alone. So what does this actually mean for us? Well, it’s a step toward faster, potentially cheaper missions, with more partnerships between government and private firms. And as Berger points out, this could open the door for more innovation in space exploration — something to keep an eye on as it moves toward full approval.