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51 U.S.C. § 50112 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50112. Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards
In order to support and sustain the Global Positioning System in a manner that will most effectively contribute to the national security, public safety, scientific, and economic interests of the United States, Congress encourages the President to—
(1) ensure the operation of the Global Positioning System on a continuous worldwide basis free of direct user fees;
(2) enter into international agreements that promote cooperation with foreign governments and international organizations to—
(A) establish the Global Positioning System and its augmentations as an acceptable international standard; and
(B) eliminate any foreign barriers to applications of the Global Positioning System worldwide; and
(3) provide clear direction and adequate resources to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information so that on an international basis the Assistant Secretary can—
(A) achieve and sustain efficient management of the electromagnetic spectrum used by the Global Positioning System; and
(B) protect that spectrum from disruption and interference.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3397.)
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50112
42 U.S.C. 14712(b).
Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2852.
heading: Finding
text: Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2852, provided that: “The Congress finds that the Global Positioning System, including satellites, signal equipment, ground stations, data links, and associated command and control facilities, has become an essential element in civil, scientific, and military space development because of the emergence of a United States commercial industry which provides Global Positioning System equipment and related services.”
51 U.S.C. § 50113 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50113. Acquisition of space science data
(a) Definition of Space Science Data.—
In this section, the term “space science data” includes scientific data concerning—
(1) the elemental and mineralogical resources of the moon, asteroids, planets and their moons, and comets;
(2) microgravity acceleration; and
(3) solar storm monitoring.
(b) Acquisition From Commercial Providers.—
The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the Administration, and where appropriate, of other Federal agencies and scientific researchers, acquire, where cost effective, space science data from a commercial provider.
(c) Treatment of Space Science Data as Commercial Item Under Acquisition Laws.—
Acquisitions of space science data by the Administrator shall be carried out in accordance with applicable acquisition laws and regulations (including chapters 137 and 140 of title 10). For purposes of such law and regulations, space science data shall be considered to be a commercial item. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the United States from acquiring, through contracts with commercial providers, sufficient rights in data to meet the needs of the scientific and educational community or the needs of other government activities.
(d) Safety Standards.—
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Federal Government from requiring compliance with applicable safety standards.
(e) Limitation.—
This section does not authorize the Administration to provide financial assistance for the development of commercial systems for the collection of space science data.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3397.)
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50113
42 U.S.C. 14713.
Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 105, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2852.
51 U.S.C. § 50114 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50114. Administration of commercial space centers
The Administrator shall administer the Commercial Space Center program in a coordinated manner from Administration headquarters in Washington, D.C.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3398.)
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50114
42 U.S.C. 14714.
Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 106, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2853.
51 U.S.C. § 50115 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50115. Sources of Earth science data
(a) Acquisition.—
The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the Administration, and where appropriate, of other Federal agencies and scientific researchers, acquire, where cost-effective, space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data, services, distribution, and applications from a commercial provider.
(b) Treatment as Commercial Item Under Acquisition Laws.—
Acquisitions by the Administrator of the data, services, distribution, and applications referred to in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with applicable acquisition laws and regulations (including chapters 137 and 140 of title 10). For purposes of such law and regulations, such data, services, distribution, and applications shall be considered to be a commercial item. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the United States from acquiring, through contracts with commercial providers, sufficient rights in data to meet the needs of the scientific and educational community or the needs of other government activities.
(c) Safety Standards.—
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Federal Government from requiring compliance with applicable safety standards.
(d) Administration and Execution.—
This section shall be carried out as part of the Commercial Remote Sensing Program at the Stennis Space Center.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3398.)
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50115(a)
42 U.S.C. 14715(a).
Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 107(a), (b), (d), (e), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2853, 2854.
50115(b)
42 U.S.C. 14715(b).
50115(c)
42 U.S.C. 14715(d).
50115(d)
42 U.S.C. 14715(e).
51 U.S.C. § 50116 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50116. Commercial technology transfer program
(a) In General.—
The Administrator shall execute a commercial technology transfer program with the goal of facilitating the exchange of services, products, and intellectual property between the Administration and the private sector. This program shall place at least as much emphasis on encouraging the transfer of Administration technology to the private sector (“spinning out”) as on encouraging use of private sector technology by the Administration. This program shall be maintained in a manner that provides clear benefits for the Administration, the domestic economy, and the research community.
(b) Program Structure.—
In carrying out the program described in subsection (a), the Administrator shall provide program participants with at least 45 days notice of any proposed changes to the structure of the Administration’s technology transfer and commercialization organizations that is in effect as of December 30, 2005.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3399.)
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50116
42 U.S.C. 16811.
Pub. L. 109–155, title VI, § 621, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2935.
This section restates provisions originally enacted as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895), and not as part of the Commercial Space Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–303, 112 Stat. 2843), which is generally restated in this chapter.
In subsection (a), in the last sentence, the word “Administration” is substituted for “agency” for clarity and because of the definition of “Administration” added by section 10101 of title 51.
In subsection (b), the date “December 30, 2005” is substituted for “the date of enactment of this Act” to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).
51 U.S.C. § 50132 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50132. Acquisition of commercial space transportation services
(a) Treatment of Commercial Space Transportation Services as Commercial Item Under Acquisition Laws.—
Acquisitions of space transportation services by the Federal Government shall be carried out in accordance with applicable acquisition laws and regulations (including chapters 137 and 140 of title 10). For purposes of such law and regulations, space transportation services shall be considered to be a commercial item.
(b) Safety Standards.—
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Federal Government from requiring compliance with applicable safety standards.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3400.)
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50132
42 U.S.C. 14732.
Pub. L. 105–303, title II, § 202, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2855.
51 U.S.C. § 50133 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50133. Shuttle privatization
The Administrator shall prepare for an orderly transition from the Federal operation, or Federal management of contracted operation, of space transportation systems to the Federal purchase of commercial space transportation services for all nonemergency space transportation requirements for transportation to and from Earth orbit, including human, cargo, and mixed payloads. In those preparations, the Administrator shall take into account the need for short-term economies, as well as the goal of restoring the Administration’s research focus and its mandate to promote the fullest possible commercial use of space. As part of those preparations, the Administrator shall plan for the potential privatization of the space shuttle program. Such plan shall keep safety and cost effectiveness as high priorities. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Administration from studying, designing, developing, or funding upgrades or modifications essential to the safe and economical operation of the space shuttle fleet.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3400.)
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50133
42 U.S.C. 14733(a).
Pub. L. 105–303, title II, § 204(a), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2856.
51 U.S.C. § 50134 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50134. Use of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles
(a) In General.—
The Federal Government shall not—
(1) convert any missile described in subsection (c) to a space transportation vehicle configuration; or
(2) transfer ownership of any such missile to another person, except as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Authorized Federal Uses.—
(1) In general.—
A missile described in subsection (c) may be converted for use as a space transportation vehicle by the Federal Government if, except as provided in paragraph (2) and at least 30 days before such conversion, the agency seeking to use the missile as a space transportation vehicle transmits to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, a certification that the use of such missile—
(A) would result in cost savings to the Federal Government when compared to the cost of acquiring space transportation services from United States commercial providers;
(B) meets all mission requirements of the agency, including performance, schedule, and risk requirements;
(C) is consistent with international obligations of the United States; and
(D) is approved by the Secretary of Defense or the designee of the Secretary of Defense.
(2) Exception to requirement that certification be transmitted 30 days before conversion.—
The requirement under paragraph (1) that the certification described in that paragraph must be transmitted at least 30 days before conversion of the missile shall not apply if the Secretary of Defense determines that compliance with that requirement would be inconsistent with meeting immediate national security requirements.
(c) Missiles Referred to.—
The missiles referred to in this section are missiles owned by the United States that—
(1) were formerly used by the Department of Defense for national defense purposes as intercontinental ballistic missiles; and
(2) have been declared excess to United States national defense needs and are in compliance with international obligations of the United States.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3400.)
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50134
42 U.S.C. 14734.
Pub. L. 105–303, title II, § 205, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2857; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1067(21), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 775.
In subsection (b)(1), in the matter before subparagraph (A), the words “Committee on Science and Technology” are substituted for “Committee on Science” on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
51 U.S.C. § 50502 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50502. Launch voucher demonstration program
(a) Requirement To Establish Program.—
The Administrator shall establish a demonstration program to award vouchers for the payment of commercial launch services and payload integration services for the purpose of launching payloads funded by the Administration.
(b) Award of Vouchers.—
The Administrator shall award vouchers under subsection (a) to appropriate individuals as a part of grants administered by the Administration for the launch of—
(1) payloads to be placed in suborbital trajectories; and
(2) small payloads to be placed in orbit.
(c) Assistance.—
The Administrator may provide voucher award recipients with such assistance (including contract formulation and technical support during the proposal evaluation) as may be necessary to ensure the purchase of cost effective and reasonably reliable commercial launch services and payload integration services.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3405.)
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50502
15 U.S.C. 5803(a)–(c).
Pub. L. 102–588, title V, § 504(a)–(c), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5124; Pub. L. 105–303, title I, § 103, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2851.
In subsection (a), the words “to become effective October 1, 1993”, which appeared at the end, are omitted as obsolete.
51 U.S.C. § 50503 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50503. Anchor tenancy and termination liability
(a) Anchor Tenancy Contracts.—
Subject to appropriations, the Administrator or the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may enter into multiyear anchor tenancy contracts for the purchase of a good or service if the appropriate Administrator determines that—
(1) the good or service meets the mission requirements of the Administration or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as appropriate;
(2) the commercially procured good or service is cost effective;
(3) the good or service is procured through a competitive process;
(4) existing or potential customers for the good or service other than the United States Government have been specifically identified;
(5) the long-term viability of the venture is not dependent upon a continued Government market or other nonreimbursable Government support; and
(6) private capital is at risk in the venture.
(b) Termination Liability.—
(1) In general.—
Contracts entered into under subsection (a) may provide for the payment of termination liability in the event that the Government terminates such contracts for its convenience.
(2) Fixed schedule of payments and limitation on liability.—
Contracts that provide for the payment of termination liability, as described in paragraph (1), shall include a fixed schedule of such termination liability payments. Liability under such contracts shall not exceed the total payments which the Government would have made after the date of termination to purchase the good or service if the contract were not terminated.
(3) Use of funds.—
Subject to appropriations, funds available for such termination liability payments may be used for purchase of the good or service upon successful delivery of the good or service pursuant to the contract. In such case, sufficient funds shall remain available to cover any remaining termination liability.
(c) Limitations.—
(1) Duration.—
Contracts entered into under this section shall not exceed 10 years in duration.
(2) Fixed price.—
Such contracts shall provide for delivery of the good or service on a firm, fixed price basis.
(3) Performance specifications.—
To the extent practicable, reasonable performance specifications shall be used to define technical requirements in such contracts.
(4) Failure to perform.—
In any such contract, the appropriate Administrator shall reserve the right to completely or partially terminate the contract without payment of such termination liability because of the contractor’s actual or anticipated failure to perform its contractual obligations.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3405.)
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50503
15 U.S.C. 5806.
Pub. L. 102–588, title V, § 507, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5127.
51 U.S.C. § 50504 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50504. Use of Government facilities
(a) Authority.—
(1) In general.—
Federal agencies, including the Administration and the Department of Defense, may allow non-Federal entities to use their space-related facilities on a reimbursable basis if the Administrator, the Secretary of Defense, or the appropriate agency head determines that—
(A) the facilities will be used to support commercial space activities;
(B) such use can be supported by existing or planned Federal resources;
(C) such use is compatible with Federal activities;
(D) equivalent commercial services are not available on reasonable terms; and
(E) such use is consistent with public safety, national security, and international treaty obligations.
(2) Consultation.—
In carrying out paragraph (1)(E), each agency head shall consult with appropriate Federal officials.
(b) Reimbursement Payment.—
(1) Amount.—
The reimbursement referred to in subsection (a) may be an amount equal to the direct costs (including salaries of United States civilian and contractor personnel) incurred by the United States as a result of the use of such facilities by the private sector. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “direct costs” means the actual costs that can be unambiguously associated with such use, and would not be borne by the United States Government in the absence of such use.
(2) Credit to appropriation.—
The amount of any payment received by the United States for use of facilities under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation from which the cost of providing such facilities was paid.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3406.)
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50504
15 U.S.C. 5807.
Pub. L. 102–588, title V, § 508, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5128.
51 U.S.C. § 50505 (NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS)
§ 50505. Test facilities
(a) Charges.—
The Administrator shall establish a policy of charging users of the Administration’s test facilities for the costs associated with their tests at a level that is competitive with alternative test facilities. The Administrator shall not implement a policy of seeking full cost recovery for a facility until at least 30 days after transmitting a notice to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(b) Funding Account.—
In planning and budgeting, the Administrator shall establish a funding account that shall be used for all test facilities. The account shall be sufficient to maintain the viability of test facilities during periods of low utilization.
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3407.)
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50505
42 U.S.C. 16634.
Pub. L. 109–155, title II, § 205, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2916.
This section restates provisions originally enacted as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895), and not as part of title V of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102–588, 106 Stat. 5107), which is generally restated in this chapter.
In subsection (a), the words “Committee on Science and Technology” are substituted for “Committee on Science” on authority of Rule X(1)(o) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 6 (110th Congress, January 5, 2007).
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.