(a)

(b)

(1) a payload requires the unique capabilities of the space shuttle;

(2) cost effective space transportation services that meet specific mission requirements would not be reasonably available from United States commercial providers when required;

(3) the use of space transportation services from United States commercial providers poses an unacceptable risk of loss of a unique scientific opportunity;

(4) the use of space transportation services from United States commercial providers is inconsistent with national security objectives;

(5) the use of space transportation services from United States commercial providers is inconsistent with international agreements for international collaborative efforts relating to science and technology;

(6) it is more cost effective to transport a payload in conjunction with a test or demonstration of a space transportation vehicle owned by the Federal Government; or

(7) a payload can make use of the available cargo space on a space shuttle mission as a secondary payload, and such payload is consistent with the requirements of research, development, demonstration, scientific, commercial, and educational programs authorized by the Administrator.

(c)

(d)

(e)

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3399.)

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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50131(a) | 42 U.S.C. 14731(a). | Pub. L. 105–303, title II, §201, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2854. |

50131(b) | 42 U.S.C. 14731(b) (less last sentence). | |

50131(c) | 42 U.S.C. 14731(b) (last sentence). | |

50131(d) | 42 U.S.C. 14731(c). | |

50131(e) | 42 U.S.C. 14731(d). |


In subsection (d), the date “October 28, 1998” is substituted for “the date of the enactment of this Act” and for “such date” to reflect the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–303, 112 Stat. 2843).

(a)

(b)

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3400.)

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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50132 | 42 U.S.C. 14732. | Pub. L. 105–303, title II, §202, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2855. |


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.)

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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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. |


(a)

(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)

(1)

(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)

(c)

(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.)

Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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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).