Pub. L. 111-267, tit. V, sec. 501 (as amended)
CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
SEC. 501. [42 U.S.C. 18351] CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
(a) Policy of the United States.—It shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its international partners in the ISS program, to support full and complete utilization of the ISS through at least September 30, 2030.
(b) NASA Action.—In furtherance of the policy set forth in subsection (a), NASA shall—
(1) pursue international, commercial, and intragovernmental means to maximize ISS logistics supply,
maintenance, and operational capabilities, reduce risks to ISS systems
sustainability, and offset and minimize United States operations costs
relating to the ISS;
(2) utilize, to the extent practicable, the ISS for the development of capabilities and technologies
needed for the future of human space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit;
and
(3) utilize, if practical and cost effective, the ISS for Science Mission Directorate missions in
low-Earth orbit.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 42 U.S.C. 18351