2018 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
Chapter 705 - Exploration Initiatives
Sec. 70508 - Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 70508 (2018)
Section Name §70508. Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft
Section Text

The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that provision is made in the design and construction of all future observatory-class scientific spacecraft intended to be deployed in Earth orbit or at a Lagrangian point in space for robotic or human servicing and repair to the extent practicable and appropriate.

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3432.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
70508 42 U.S.C. 17742. Pub. L. 110–422, title V, §502, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4791.
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. 70508 - Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft
Contains section 70508
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4791
124 Stat. 3432
Public Law References Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314
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