Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act or the LIFTS Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a facility at which federal employees may receive training on functions and activities related to the licensing of commercial space launch and reentry activities.

The training facility shall be located at a current center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that, among other things

• has expertise related to the design and testing of space propulsion systems;
• is capable of conducting a wide range of testing capabilities, including large thrust-level atmospheric and altitude engines and engine systems test capabilities; and
• has a commercial space industry presence.