2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 159 - Space Exploration, Technology, and Science
Subchapter VI - Earth Science
Sec. 18374 - Instrument test-beds and venture class missions

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 18374 (2016)
Section Name §18374. Instrument test-beds and venture class missions
Section Text

The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-manifested payloads. The Congress encourages the use of the ISS as an accessible platform for the conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight systems, NASA should pursue smaller systems where practicable and warranted.

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(Pub. L. 111–267, title VII, §706, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2831.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 159 - SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE
SUBCHAPTER VI - EARTH SCIENCE
Sec. 18374 - Instrument test-beds and venture class missions
Contains section 18374
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 124 Stat. 2831
Public Law References Public Law 111-267
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