Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§18374 Instrument test-beds and venture class missions
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 159— - SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VI— - EARTH SCIENCE › § 18374
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NASA must find new ways to fly small instruments for early tests or shared rides, use the ISS, and prefer smaller systems to reduce cost and delays.
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Title 42, §18374
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The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-manifested payloads. The Congress encourages the use of the ISS as an accessible platform for the conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight systems, NASA should pursue smaller systems where practicable and warranted.
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42 U.S.C. § 18374
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73