1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act or the LIFTS Act . 2. Commercial space licensing training facility (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Secretary of Commerce, shall establish a facility (referred to in this section as the training facility ) at which Federal employees may receive training on functions and activities relating to the licensing of commercial space launch and reentry activities. (b) Requirements The training facility shall— (1) provide initial and recurrent training relating to the requirements set forth in section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, and any relevant regulations promulgated under that section; (2) coordinate with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) to develop curricula; and (3) coordinate with industry partners to ensure that training facility curricula incorporates new and emerging spaceflight technology, including automatic flight termination systems and reusable launch vehicles. (c) Selection of location The training facility shall be located at a current center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that— (1) has expertise relating to the design and testing of space propulsion systems; (2) is capable of conducting a wide range of testing capabilities, including large thrust-level atmospheric and altitude engines and engine systems test capabilities; (3) has a commercial space industry presence; (4) has sufficient restricted airspace to conduct any necessary testing or field demonstration