2015 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs (Sections 10101 - 71302)
Subtitle VII - Access to Space (Sections 70101 - 71302)
Chapter 713 - Cooperation for Safety Among Spacefaring Nations (Sections 71301 - 71302)
Sec. 71301 - Common docking system standard to enable rescue

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
CHAPTER 713 - COOPERATION FOR SAFETY AMONG SPACEFARING NATIONS
Sec. 71301 - Common docking system standard to enable rescue
Containssection 71301
Date2015
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 3, 2016
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 111-314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.
Statutes at Large References122 Stat. 4790
124 Stat. 3439
Public and Private LawsPublic Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314

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51 U.S.C. § 71301 (2015)
§71301. Common docking system standard to enable rescue

In order to maximize the ability to rescue astronauts whose space vehicles have become disabled, the Administrator shall enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of spacefaring nations who have or plan to have crew transportation systems capable of orbital flight or flight beyond low Earth orbit for the purpose of agreeing on a common docking system standard.

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.)

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71301 42 U.S.C. 17734. Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, §407, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4790.

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