Creates a program at NASA to buy commercial Earth observation data and share it. NASA’s Earth Science Division will purchase satellite images and related data from private companies to meet NASA’s science, operations, and education needs. When appropriate, the data can also be used by other federal agencies and outside researchers.

Deals must allow publication and sharing of findings based on the data, and NASA may use flexible licenses to widen access. When practicable, NASA should buy from U.S. vendors. The NASA Administrator must report to two congressional committees within 180 days and then yearly on agreements, license terms, how the data is used, and who can use it. The program is added to Title 51 of U.S. law.