2018 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
Chapter 709 - International Space Station
Sec. 70907 - Maintaining use through at least 2024
| 51 U.S.C. § 70907 (2018) | ||||||
| §70907. Maintaining use through at least 2024 | ||||||
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(a) Policy.—The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least September 30, 2024. (b) NASA Actions.—In furtherance of the policy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated national laboratory— (1) remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and approaches; (2) is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or technology risk reduction demonstrations; and (3) remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least September 30, 2024. |
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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, §114(b)(4), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 716.) |
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2015—Pub. L. 114–90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to maintaining the International Space Station as a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least 2020. |
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| Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS Subtitle VII - Access to Space CHAPTER 709 - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Sec. 70907 - Maintaining use through at least 2024 |
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| 122 Stat. 4793 124 Stat. 3438 129 Stat. 716 |
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| Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314, Public Law 114-90 |
