51 U.S.C. § 70907
Maintaining use through at least 2030
- (a) Policy.— 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 .
(b) NASA Actions.— 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 .
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, , 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(4), , 129 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10815(d)(1), , 136 Stat. 1738.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 70907 | 42 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 “” for “”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(C), substituted “” for “”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to maintaining the International Space Station as a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least 2020.