§70907 — Title 51 National and Commercial Space Programs | U.S. Code

Summary

The NASA Administrator must take the steps needed to keep the International Space Station usable and productive for possible U.S. use through at least September 30, 2030. As a national laboratory, the Administrator must, as much as possible, keep the station useful for exploration and partner work; make sure all NASA mission areas consider using it for suitable science experiments or technology risk‑reduction tests; and keep it operating as a research and test platform for the United States through at least September 30, 2030.

Title 51, §70907

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(a)The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least September 30, 2030.

(b)In furtherance of the policy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated national laboratory—

(1)remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and approaches;

(2)is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or technology risk reduction demonstrations; and

(3)remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least September 30, 2030.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 7090742 U.S.C. 17751(a).Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(A), substituted “2030” for “2024” in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(B), substituted “

September 30, 2030” for “

September 30, 2024”. Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(C), substituted “