This bill establishes a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee within the Department of Commerce's Office of Space Commerce to provide expert guidance on the growing commercial space industry. The committee will consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, drawn from experts in space policy, engineering, finance, law, and related fields, with a requirement that most members come from the private sector rather than government. The committee's main responsibilities include advising the government on the status of commercial space activities, recommending ways to support an innovative commercial space sector, identifying challenges related to international obligations and export controls, and reviewing best practices for protecting the Moon and Earth's environment from space contamination. The committee must be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and members will serve four-year terms. The committee is authorized to operate for 10 years from its establishment, after which it will automatically terminate.
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