Jack Kiraly
Director of Government Relations at the Planetary Society with expertise in U.S. space policy, congressional authorizations, and advocacy campaigns to protect NASA science funding.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
Space Policy Edition: What a NASA Authorization bill actually does
Jack Kiraly, director of government relations at The Planetary Society, explains U.S. space policy and congressional authorization basics. He outlines how authorization bills differ from appropriations and why they can lock in decades-long choices. The conversation covers authorizations’ legal power, examples like Europa Clipper and SLS, and why advocates track committee turnover and report language.
