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42 U.S.C. § 18326 — Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of Space Launch System and multi-purpose crew vehicle

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42 U.S.C. § 18326 — Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of Space Launch System and multi-purpose crew vehicle

**(a) In general** In developing the Space Launch System pursuant to [section 18322 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18322&num=0&edition=prelim) and the multi-purpose crew vehicle pursuant to [section 18323 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18323&num=0&edition=prelim), the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable utilize— (1) existing contracts, investments, workforce, industrial base, and capabilities from the Space Shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including— (A) space-suit development activities for application to, and coordinated development of, a multi-purpose crew vehicle suit and associated life-support requirements with potential development of standard NASA-certified suit and life support systems for use in alternative commercially-developed crew transportation systems; and (B) Space Shuttle-derived components and Ares 1 components that use existing United States propulsion systems, including liquid fuel engines, external tank or tank-related capability, and solid rocket motor engines; and (2) associated testing facilities, either in being or under construction as of October 11, 2010. **(b) Discharge of requirements** In meeting the requirements of subsection (a), the Administrator— (1) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-based manufacturing capability, ground testing activities, launch and operations infrastructure, and workforce expertise; (2) shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the modification and development of ground infrastructure and maximize the utilization of existing software, vehicle, and mission operations processes; (3) shall complete construction and activation of the A–3 test stand with a c

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42 U.S.C. § 18323 — Human space flight beyond low-Earth orbit

**(a) Findings** Congress makes the following findings: (1) The extension of the human presence from low-Earth orbit to other regions of space beyond low-Earth orbit will enable missions to the surface of the Moon and missions to deep space destinations such as near-Earth asteroids and Mars. (2) The regions of cis-lunar space are accessible to other national and commercial launch capabilities, and such access raises a host of national security concerns and economic implications that international human space endeavors can help to address. (3) The ability to support human missions in regions beyond low-Earth orbit and on the surface of the Moon can also drive developments in emerging areas of space infrastructure and technology. (4) Developments in space infrastructure and technology can stimulate and enable increased space applications, such as in-space servicing, propellant resupply and transfer, and in situ resource utilization, and open opportunities for additional users of space, whether national, commercial, or international. (5) A long term objective for human exploration of space should be the eventual international exploration of Mars. (6) Future international missions beyond low-Earth orbit should be designed to incorporate capability development and availability, affordability, and international contributions. (7) Human space flight and future exploration beyond low-Earth orbit should be based around a pay-as-you-go approach. Requirements in new launch and crew systems authorized in this chapter should be scaled to the minimum necessary to meet the core national mission capability needed to conduct cis-lunar missions. These initial missions, along with the development of new technologies and in-space capabilities can form the foundation for missions to

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42 U.S.C. § 18322 — Assurance of core capabilities

**(a) Sense of Congress** It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the ISS, technology developments, the current Space Shuttle program, and follow-on transportation systems authorized by this chapter form the foundation of initial capabilities for missions beyond low-Earth orbit to a variety of lunar and Lagrangian orbital locations; and (2) these initial missions and related capabilities should be utilized to provide operational experience, technology development, and the placement and assured use of in-space infrastructure and in-space servicing of existing and future assets. **(b) Sense of Congress regarding human space flight capability assurance** It is the sense of Congress that the Administrator shall proceed with the utilization of the ISS, technology development, and follow-on transportation systems (including the Space Launch System, multi-purpose crew vehicle, and commercial crew and cargo transportation capabilities) under subchapters II and III of this chapter in a manner that ensures— (1) that these capabilities remain inherently complementary and interrelated; (2) a balance of the development, sustainment, and use of each of these capabilities, which are of critical importance to the viability and sustainability of the U.S. space program; and (3) that resources required to support the timely and sustainable development of these capabilities authorized in either subchapter II or subchapter III of this chapter are not derived from a reduction in resources for the capabilities authorized in the other subchapter. **(c) Limitation** Nothing in subsection (b) shall apply to or affect any capability authorized by any other subchapter of this chapter 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a period.

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42 U.S.C. § 18326 — Development of technologies and in-

Page 9151 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 18326 (2) associated testing facilities, either in being or under construction as of October 11, 2010. (b) Discharge of requirements In meeting the requirements of subsection (a), the Administrator— (1) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-based manufacturing capability, ground testing activities, launch and oper- ations infrastructure, and workforce expertise; (2) shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the modification and development of ground infrastructure and maximize the utilization of existing software, vehicle, and mission oper- ations processes; (3) shall complete construction and activa- tion of the A–3 test stand with a completion goal of September 30, 2013; (4) may procure, develop, and flight test ap- plicable components; and (5) shall take appropriate actions to ensure timely and cost-effective development of the Space Launch System and the multi-purpose crew vehicle, including the use of a procure- ment approach that incorporates adequate and effective oversight, the facilitation of con- tractor efficiencies, and the stream-lining of contract and procurement requirements. (Pub. L. 111–267, title III, § 304, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2816.) § 18325. NASA launch support and infrastructure modernization program (a) In general The Administrator shall carry out a program the primary purpose of which is to prepare infra- structure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed to enable processing and launch of the Space Launch System. Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and payload integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall costs, enhance safety, and complement the pur- pose of this section. (b) Elements The program required by this sect

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