51 U.S.C. § 40301 — Purposes

Page 88 TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS § 40131 (d) AWARD DURATION.—An award made by the Administrator under this section shall be for a period of 5 years and may be renewed on the basis of— (1) satisfactory performance in meeting the goals of the research plan proposed in the ap- plication submitted under subsection (c); and (2) other requirements as specified by the Administrator. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40116 .......... 42 U.S.C. 16727. Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 427, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2926; Pub. L. 110–422, title III, § 308, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4788. In subsection (b), the words ‘‘Centers for Research on Aviation Training’’ are substituted for ‘‘Centers’’ for clarity. There are references to both ‘‘Centers for Re- search on Aviation Training’’ and ‘‘Administration Centers’’ in subsection (a). In subsection (d)(1), the words ‘‘proposed in the appli- cation submitted under subsection (c)’’ are substituted for ‘‘proposed by the Center in its application under subsection (c)’’ for clarity. Under section (c), applica- tions are filed by an institution of higher education (or a consortium of such institutions) seeking funding, and not by the Center for which such funding is sought. SUBCHAPTER III—SCHOLARSHIPS § 40131. Aeronautics scholarships (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall establish a program of scholarships for full-time graduate students who are United States citi- zens and are enrolled in, or have been accepted by and have indicated their intention to enroll in, accredited Masters degree programs in aero- nautical engineering or equivalent programs at institutions of higher education. Each such scholarship shall cover the costs of room, board, tuition, and fees, and may be provided for a maximum of 2 years. (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall publish regulations governing the scholarship program under this section. (c) COOPERATIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.— Students who have been awarded a scholarship under this section shall have the opportunity for paid employment at one of the Administration Centers engaged in aeronautics research and de- velopment during the summer prior to the first year of the student’s Masters program, and be- tween the first and second year, if applicable. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40131 .......... 42 U.S.C. 16741. Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 431, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2927. In subsection (b), the date ‘‘December 30, 2005’’ is sub- stituted for ‘‘the date of enactment of this Act’’ to re- flect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895). SUBCHAPTER IV—DATA REQUESTS § 40141. Aviation data requests The Administrator shall make available upon request satellite imagery and aerial photog- raphy of remote terrain that the Administration owns at the time of the request to the Adminis- trator of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Director of the Five Star Medallion Pro- gram, to assist and train pilots in navigating challenging topographical features of such ter- rain. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3382.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40141 .......... 42 U.S.C. 16751. Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, § 441, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2927. CHAPTER 403—NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Sec. 40301. Purposes. 40302. Definitions. 40303. National space grant college and fellowship program. 40304. Grants or contracts. 40305. Specific national needs. 40306. Space grant college and space grant regional consortium. 40307. Space grant fellowship program. 40308. Space grant review panel. 40309. Availability of other Federal personnel and data. 40310. Designation or award to be on competitive basis. 40311. Continuing emphasis. § 40301. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are to— (1) increase the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space re- sources by promoting a strong educational base, responsive research and training activi- ties, and broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques; (2) utilize the abilities and talents of the universities of the Nation to support and con- tribute to the exploration and development of the resources and opportunities afforded by the space environment; (3) encourage and support, within the univer- sity community of the Nation, the existence of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary pro- grams of space research that— (A) engage in integrated activities of training, research, and public service; (B) have cooperative programs with indus- try; and (C) are coordinated with the overall pro- gram of the Administration; (4) encourage and support the existence of consortia, made up of university and industry members, in order to advance the exploration and development of space resources in cases in which national objectives can be better ful- filled through such consortia than through the programs of single universities; (5) encourage and support Federal funding for graduate fellowships in fields related to space; and Page 89 TITLE 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS § 40303 (6) support activities in colleges and univer- sities generally for the purpose of creating and operating a network of institutional programs that will enhance achievements resulting from efforts under this chapter. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3382.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40301 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486a. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 203, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 869. In paragraph (3), the word ‘‘that’’ is substituted for ‘‘, to’’ for clarity. In paragraph (4), the words ‘‘in order to’’ are sub- stituted for ‘‘to’’, and the words ‘‘through such con- sortia’’ are added, for clarity. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CONGRESSIONAL STATEMENT OF FINDINGS Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 202, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 869, provided that: ‘‘The Congress finds that— ‘‘(1) the vitality of the Nation and the quality of life of the citizens of the Nation depend increasingly on the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space resources; ‘‘(2) research and development of space science, space technology, and space commercialization will contribute to the quality of life, national security, and the enhancement of commerce; ‘‘(3) the understanding and development of the space frontiers require a broad commitment and an intense involvement on the part of the Federal Gov- ernment in partnership with State and local govern- ments, private industry, universities, organizations, and individuals concerned with the exploration and utilization of space; ‘‘(4) the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration, through the national space grant college and fellowship program, offers the most suitable means for such commitment and involvement through the promotion of activities that will result in greater un- derstanding, assessment, development, and utiliza- tion; and ‘‘(5) Federal support of the establishment, develop- ment, and operation of programs and projects by space grant colleges, space grant regional consortia, institutions of higher education, institutes, labora- tories, and other appropriate public and private enti- ties is the most cost-effective way to promote such activities.’’ [For definition of terms used in section 202 of Pub. L. 100–147, set out above, see section 204 of Pub. L. 100–147, title II, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 870, which was classified to former section 2486b of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and was repealed and reenacted as section 40302 of this title by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444.] § 40302. Definitions In this chapter: (1) AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE ACTIVITIES.— The term ‘‘aeronautical and space activities’’ has the meaning given the term in section 20103 of this title. (2) FIELD RELATED TO SPACE.—The term ‘‘field related to space’’ means any academic discipline or field of study (including the phys- ical, natural, and biological sciences, and engi- neering, space technology, education, econom- ics, sociology, communications, planning, law, international affairs, and public administra- tion) which is concerned with or likely to im- prove the understanding, assessment, develop- ment, and utilization of space. (3) PANEL.—The term ‘‘panel’’ means the space grant review panel established pursuant to section 40308 of this title. (4) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ means any individual, any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (in- cluding any space grant college, space grant regional consortium, institution of higher edu- cation, institute, or laboratory), or any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or officer of a State or political subdivision of a State. (5) SPACE ENVIRONMENT.—The term ‘‘space environment’’ means the environment beyond the sensible atmosphere of the Earth. (6) SPACE GRANT COLLEGE.—The term ‘‘space grant college’’ means any public or private in- stitution of higher education which is des- ignated as such by the Administrator pursuant to section 40306 of this title. (7) SPACE GRANT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘space grant program’’ means any program that— (A) is administered by any space grant col- lege, space grant regional consortium, insti- tution of higher education, institute, labora- tory, or State or local agency; and (B) includes 2 or more projects involving education and one or more of the following activities in the fields related to space: (i) Research. (ii) Training. (iii) Advisory services. (8) SPACE GRANT REGIONAL CONSORTIUM.—The term ‘‘space grant regional consortium’’ means any association or other alliance that is designated as a space grant regional consor- tium by the Administrator pursuant to section 40306 of this title. (9) SPACE RESOURCE.—The term ‘‘space re- source’’ means any tangible or intangible ben- efit which can be realized only from— (A) aeronautical and space activities; or (B) advancements in any field related to space. (10) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means any State of the United States, the District of Co- lumbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3383.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 40302 .......... 42 U.S.C. 2486b. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, § 204, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 870. The definitions of ‘‘Administration’’ and ‘‘Adminis- trator’’ in section 204 of the National Space Grant Col- lege and Fellowship Act (Public Law 100–147, title II, 101 Stat. 870) are omitted as unnecessary because of the definitions added by section 10101 of title 51. § 40303. National space grant college and fellow- ship program (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall establish and maintain, within the Administra-