Alabama Space Authority, renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; membership increased; duties and powers increased
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This bill renames the Alabama Space Authority to the Alabama Aerospace and Defense Authority. It expands the authority’s membership by adding representatives from various state agencies and industry, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The bill also increases the authority’s duties and powers, such as encouraging space education, promoting spaceport development, and stimulating economic growth in the aerospace sector. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
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