Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§19071 Microgravity Utilization Policy
Title 42 › CHAPTER 163 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION › SUBCHAPTER III — NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE › Part E — Fundamental Research › § 19071
Summary
Foundation must help awardees access the microgravity environment, including private platforms. Congress says space technology and microgravity are critical to competitiveness with near-peer competitors, including China. No later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, Director must report the plan to appropriate congressional committees.
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Title 42, §19071
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(a)Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that space technology and the utilization of the microgravity environment for science, engineering, and technology development is critical to long-term competitiveness with near-peer competitors, including China.
(b)Policy
To the extent appropriate during an award period, the Foundation shall facilitate access by recipients of Foundation awards to the microgravity environment, including in private sector platforms, for the development of science, engineering, and technology relevant to the award.
(c)Report
Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Director shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the Foundation’s plan for facilitating awardee access to the microgravity environment.
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42 U.S.C. § 19071
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110