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§18401 Aeronautics Research Goals
Title 42 › Chapter 159— SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE › Subchapter VIII— AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY › § 18401
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The Administrator must keep NASA’s aeronautics research strong. NASA's aeronautics directorate must help NextGen so the National Airspace System can handle up to 3 times current travel by 2025, cut noise, emissions, and fuel use, study alternative fuels, and fix safety issues for new and existing aircraft and operations.
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Title 42, §18401
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The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental research through systems research with specific research goals, including the following:
(1)NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the current travel demand by 2025.
(2)The Directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and shall pursue research related to alternative fuels.
(3)The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation’s current and future air transportation system.
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42 U.S.C. § 18401
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
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Apr 5, 2026
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