POLICY.

SEC. 303. [42 U.S.C. 2467b note] POLICY. It is the policy of the United States that— (1) the Administrator, in planning for national programs in space science and applications, aeronautical research, space flight, and exploration, should ensure the resilience of the space and aeronautics research infrastructure; (2) a stable and balanced program of space science and applications, aeronautical research and technology, and space research and technology should include programs to assure that geographic areas of the United States that currently do not successfully participate in competitive space and aeronautical research activities are enabled to become more competitive; and (3) programs to improve competitive capabilities should be a part of the research and the educational activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.