2012 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle II - General Program and Policy Provisions (§§ 20101 - 20305)
Chapter 203 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND VISION (§§ 20301 - 20305)
Section 20301 - General responsibilities
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, 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 II - General Program and Policy Provisions CHAPTER 203 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND VISION Sec. 20301 - General responsibilities |
Contains | section 20301 |
Date | 2012 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 15, 2013 |
Positive Law | Yes |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 111-314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3355. |
Statutes at Large References | 119 Stat. 2897 124 Stat. 3355 |
Public Law References | Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314 |
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(a)
(1) human space flight, in accordance with section 20302 of this title;
(2) aeronautics research and development; and
(3) scientific research, which shall include, at a minimum—
(A) robotic missions to study the Moon and other planets and their moons, and to deepen understanding of astronomy, astrophysics, and other areas of science that can be productively studied from space;
(B) Earth science research and research on the Sun-Earth connection through the development and operation of research satellites and other means;
(C) support of university research in space science, Earth science, and microgravity science; and
(D) research on microgravity, including research that is not directly related to human exploration.
(b)
(1) consult and coordinate to the extent appropriate with other relevant Federal agencies, including through the National Science and Technology Council;
(2) work closely with the private sector, including by—
(A) encouraging the work of entrepreneurs who are seeking to develop new means to launch satellites, crew, or cargo;
(B) contracting with the private sector for crew and cargo services, including to the International Space Station, to the extent practicable;
(C) using commercially available products (including software) and services to the extent practicable to support all Administration activities; and
(D) encouraging commercial use and development of space to the greatest extent practicable; and
(3) involve other nations to the extent appropriate.
(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3355.)
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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20301 | 42 U.S.C. 16611(a). | Pub. L. 109–155, title I, §101(a), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2897. |
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