Title 51 — National and Commercial Space ProgramsRelease 119-73
§71301 Common docking system standard to enable rescue
Title 51 › Subtitle Subtitle VII— - Access to Space › Chapter CHAPTER 713— - COOPERATION FOR SAFETY AMONG SPACEFARING NATIONS › § 71301
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The Administrator must meet with nations that have or plan crewed orbital or beyond‑low‑Earth‑orbit spacecraft to agree on a single docking standard so crews can be rescued.
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Title 51, §71301
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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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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 7130142 U.S.C. 17734.Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, § 407, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4790.
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51 U.S.C. § 71301
Title 51 — National and Commercial Space Programs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73