The COMETS Act allows NASA to enter into agreements with private companies and state governments to provide supplies, support, and services for their space activities at NASA facilities. NASA can include these commercial or state activities in its own requirements if the administrator determines it serves the federal government's interests, doesn't interfere with NASA's core missions, and doesn't unfairly compete with other commercial space operators. The key requirement is that the private entity or state government must provide full upfront reimbursement to NASA before the agency makes any spending commitments to fulfill the request. The bill was introduced in November 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. This legislation essentially creates a mechanism for NASA to offer its facilities and expertise to commercial and state actors on a cost-recovery basis.
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