(5) NASA The term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (6) NOAA The term NOAA means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce. (7) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce. (8) Space object The term space object means any artificial object or system, including components or pieces thereof, orbiting the Earth or passing into or through outer space. (9) Space operator The term space operator means the person or entity that has responsibility for commanding operations of a space object in outer space. (10) Space situational awareness The term space situational awareness means the knowledge and characterization of space objects and their operational environment to facilitate decisions that support safe, stable, and sustainable space activities. (11) Space traffic coordination The term space traffic coordination means the planning, assessment, and on-orbit coordination of activities to enhance the safety, stability, and sustainability of operations in the space environment. I Authorization of Appropriations 101. Authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 2024 through 2025 To carry out this Act, there is authorized to be appropriated— (1) to the Department of Commerce— (A) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2024