2018 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
Chapter 705 - Exploration Initiatives
Sec. 70503 - Ground-based analog capabilities

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 70503 (2018)
Section Name §70503. Ground-based analog capabilities
Section Text

(a) In General.—The Administrator may establish a ground-based analog capability in remote United States locations in order to assist in the development of lunar operations, life support, and in-situ resource utilization experience and capabilities.

(b) Environmental Characteristics.—The Administrator shall select locations for the activities described in subsection (a) that—

(1) are regularly accessible;

(2) have significant temperature extremes and range; and

(3) have access to energy and natural resources (including geothermal, permafrost, volcanic, or other potential resources).


(c) Involvement of Local Populations and Private Sector Partners.—In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall involve local populations, academia, and industrial partners as much as possible to ensure that ground-based benefits and applications are encouraged and developed.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3430.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
70503 42 U.S.C. 16764. Pub. L. 109–155, title V, §504, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2929.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 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 VII - Access to Space
CHAPTER 705 - EXPLORATION INITIATIVES
Sec. 70503 - Ground-based analog capabilities
Contains section 70503
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2929
124 Stat. 3430
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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