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Colleges, states, and nonprofits could rent NASA land for up to 50 years — most people would notice no change.

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Most people would see no change in daily life from this bill. It would let NASA rent out land and buildings it controls to states and their agencies, colleges, and nonprofit science or education groups. A lease could run up to 50 years. NASA could renew it after that. Renters could build and run their own facilities there for research on aircraft and spacecraft. They could also train people for space-industry jobs, or help move NASA technology to American companies. NASA could then rent space back inside those buildings. It could sign grants, contracts, or other deals with the same groups. It could also give them staff help or teaching support, paid or unpaid. These leases would go ahead even where three other federal property laws set different rules. In return, NASA would have to report to Congress each January on what the leases are worth and what they save. People near NASA centers are most likely to notice, since new research or training campuses could go up there.