nuclear-powered satellites

nuclear-powered satellites Sec. 608. (a) The Congress finds that— (1) no international regime governs the use of nuclear-powered satellites in space; (2) the unregulated use of such technology poses the possibility of catastrophic damage to human life and the global environment; and (3) this danger has been evidenced by mishaps encountered, despite certain precautions, by nuclear-powered satellites of both the United States and the Soviet Union. (b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that the United States should take the initiative immediately in seeking a multilateral agreement governing the use of nuclear-powered satellites in space. (c) Not later than January 20, 1979, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on actions taken by the United States Government pursuant to subsection (b).