2015 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs (Sections 10101 - 71302)
Subtitle VII - Access to Space (Sections 70101 - 71302)
Chapter 701 - Use of Space Launch System or Alternatives (Sections 70101 - 70104)
Sec. 70102 - Space launch system use policy
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS Subtitle VII - Access to Space CHAPTER 701 - USE OF SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM OR ALTERNATIVES Sec. 70102 - Space launch system use policy |
| Contains | section 70102 |
| Date | 2015 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 3, 2016 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 111-314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3427; Pub. L. 114-90, title I, §117(a)(3), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 717. |
| Statutes at Large References | 104 Stat. 3198 124 Stat. 3427 129 Stat. 717 |
| Public and Private Laws | Public Law 101-611, Public Law 111-314, Public Law 114-90 |
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(a) In General.—The Space Launch System may be used for the following circumstances:
(1) Payloads and missions that contribute to extending human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.
(2) Other payloads and missions that substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.
(3) On a space available basis, Federal Government or educational payloads that are consistent with NASA's mission for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.
(4) Compelling circumstances, as determined by the Administrator.
(b) Agreements With Foreign Entities.—The Administrator may plan, negotiate, or implement agreements with foreign entities for the launch of payloads for international collaborative efforts relating to science and technology using the Space Launch System.
(c) Compelling Circumstances.—Not later than 30 days after the date the Administrator makes a determination under subsection (a)(4), the Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives written notification of the Administrator's intent to select the Space Launch System for a specific mission under that subsection, including justification for the determination.
(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3427; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, §117(a)(3), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 717.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 70102(a) | 42 U.S.C. 2465a(a). | Pub. L. 101–611, title I, §112(a), (c), (d), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3198, 3199. |
| 70102(b) | 42 U.S.C. 2465a(c). | |
| 70102(c) | 42 U.S.C. 2465a(d). |
2015—Pub. L. 114–90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to space shuttle use policy.
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