2018 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle VII - Access to Space
Chapter 713 - Cooperation for Safety Among Spacefaring Nations
Sec. 71301 - Common docking system standard to enable rescue

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 71301 (2018)
Section Name §71301. Common docking system standard to enable rescue
Section Text

In order to maximize the ability to rescue astronauts whose space vehicles have become disabled, the Administrator shall enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of spacefaring nations who have or plan to have crew transportation systems capable of orbital flight or flight beyond low Earth orbit for the purpose of agreeing on a common docking system standard.

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
71301 42 U.S.C. 17734. Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, §407, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4790.
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 713 - COOPERATION FOR SAFETY AMONG SPACEFARING NATIONS
Sec. 71301 - Common docking system standard to enable rescue
Contains section 71301
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4790
124 Stat. 3439
Public Law References Public Law 110-422, Public Law 111-314
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