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42 U.S.C. § 18322 — Assurance of core capabilities
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**(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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**(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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**(a) Initiation of development**
(1) **In general** — The Administrator shall continue the development of a multi-purpose crew vehicle to be available as soon as practicable, and no later than for use with the Space Launch System. The vehicle shall continue to advance development of the human safety features, designs, and systems in the Orion project.
(2) **Goal for operational capability** — It shall be the goal to achieve full operational capability for the transportation vehicle developed pursuant to this subsection by not later than December 31, 2016. For purposes of meeting such goal, the Administrator may undertake a test of the transportation vehicle at the ISS before that date.
**(b) Minimum capability requirements** The multi-purpose crew vehicle developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be designed to have, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The capability to serve as the primary crew vehicle for missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
(2) The capability to conduct regular in-space operations, such as rendezvous, docking, and extra-vehicular activities, in conjunction with payloads delivered by the Space Launch System developed pursuant to [section 18322 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18322&num=0&edition=prelim), or other vehicles, in preparation for missions beyond low-Earth orbit or servicing of assets described in [section 18383 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18383&num=0&edition=prelim), or other assets in cis-lunar space.
(3) The capability to provide an alternative means of delivery of crew and cargo to the ISS, in the event other vehicles, whether commercial vehicles or partner-supplied vehicles, are unable to perform that function.
(4)
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**(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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**(a) In general** The Administrator shall take all actions necessary to ensure the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of the United States segment of the ISS through at least September 30, 2030.
**(b) Vehicle and component review**
(1) **In general** — The Administrator shall, as soon as is practicable after October 11, 2010, carry out a comprehensive assessment of the essential modules, operational systems and components, structural elements, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for delivery and installation aboard the ISS, including both United States and international partner elements, for purposes of identifying the spare or replacement modules, systems and components, elements, and equipment that are required to ensure complete, effective, and safe functioning and full scientific utilization of the ISS through September 30, 2020.11 See References in Text note below.
(2) **Data** — In carrying out the assessment, the Administrator shall assemble any existing data, and provide for the development of any data or analysis not currently available, that is necessary for purposes of the assessment.
**(c) Reports**
(1) **Report on assessment**
(A) *Report required* — Not later than 90 days after October 11, 2010, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the assessment required by subsection (b).
(B) *Elements* — The report required by this paragraph shall include, at minimum, the following:
(i) A description of the spare or replacement modules, systems and components, elements, and equipment identified pursuant to the assessment that are currently produced, in inventory, or on order, a description of the state of their readiness, and a schedule for their delivery
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**(a) In general** The Administrator shall retire the Space Shuttle orbiters pursuant to a schedule established by the Administrator and in a manner consistent with provisions of this chapter regarding potential requirements for contingency utilization of Space Shuttle orbiters for ISS requirements.
**(b) Utilization of workforce and assets in follow-on Space Launch System**
(1) **Utilization of vehicle assets** — In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, utilize workforce, assets, and infrastructure of the Space Shuttle program in efforts relating to the initiation of a follow-on Space Launch System developed pursuant to [section 18322 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18322&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Other assets** — With respect to the workforce, assets, and infrastructure not utilized as described in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall work closely with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and the private sector, to divest unneeded assets and to assist displaced workers with retraining and other placement efforts. Amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 101(2)(B) 11 See References in Text note below. shall be available for activities pursuant to this paragraph.
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In this title:
(1) **Administration.—** — The term “Administration” means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(2) **Administrator.—** — The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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**(a) Programs.—** The Administrator shall ensure that the Administration carries out a balanced set of programs that shall include, at a minimum, programs in—
(1) human space flight, in accordance with [section 20302 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title51-section20302&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) aeronautics research and development; and
(3) scientific research, which shall include, at a minimum—
(A) robotic missions to study the Moon and other planets and their moons, and to deepen understanding of astronomy, astrophysics, and other areas of science that can be productively studied from space;
(B) Earth science research and research on the Sun-Earth connection through the development and operation of research satellites and other means;
(C) support of university research in space science, Earth science, and microgravity science; and
(D) research on microgravity, including research that is not directly related to human exploration.
**(b) Consultation and Coordination.—** In carrying out the programs of the Administration, the Administrator shall—
(1) consult and coordinate to the extent appropriate with other relevant Federal agencies, including through the National Science and Technology Council;
(2) work closely with the private sector, including by—
(A) encouraging the work of entrepreneurs who are seeking to develop new means to launch satellites, crew, or cargo;
(B) contracting with the private sector for crew and cargo services, including to the International Space Station, to the extent practicable;
(C) using commercially available products (including software) and services to the extent practicable to support all Administration activities; and
(D) encouraging commercial use and development
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In this chapter, the term “Space Launch System” means the Space Launch System authorized under section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ([42 U.S.C. 18322](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18322&num=0&edition=prelim)).
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 18322
(Pub. L. 111–267, title II, § 203, Oct. 11, 2010, 124
Stat. 2812; Pub. L. 112–273, § 2, Jan. 14, 2013, 126
Stat. 2454; Pub. L. 115–10, title IV, § 416(a), Mar.
21, 2017, 131 Stat. 34.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Any other subchapter of this chapter, referred to in
subsec. (d), was in the original ‘‘any other title of this
Act’’, meaning any other title of Pub.L. 111–267, Oct. 11,
2010, 124 Stat. 2805. In addition to title II which is clas-
sified generally to this subchapter, Pub. L. 111–267 con-
tains titles III to XII which are classified generally to
subchapters II to XI, respectively, of this chapter and
titles I and XIII, 126 Stat. 2809, 2846, which are not clas-
sified to the Code.
AMENDMENTS
2017—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–10, § 416(a)(1), (3), redes-
ignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec.
(b). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (b) read as fol-
lows:
‘‘(1) DEVELOPMENT
OF
FOLLOW-ON
SPACE
TRANSPOR-
TATION
SYSTEMS.—The Administrator shall proceed
with the development of follow-on space transportation
systems in a manner that ensures that the national ca-
pability to restart and fly Space Shuttle missions can
be initiated if required by the Congress, in an Act en-
acted after October 11, 2010, or by a Presidential deter-
mination transmitted to the Congress, before the last
Space Shuttle mission authorized by this chapter is
completed.
‘‘(2) REQUIRED ACTIONS.—In carrying out the require-
ment in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall author-
ize refurbishment of the manufactured external tank of
the Space Shuttle, designated as ET–94, and take all ac-
tions necessary to enable its readiness for use in the
Space Launch System development as a critical skills
and c
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