United States Code
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§ 70907.
Maintaining use through at least 2030
(a)
The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least September 30, 2030 .
(b)
In furtherance of the policy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated national laboratory—
(1)
remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and approaches;
(2)
is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or technology risk reduction demonstrations; and
(3)
remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least September 30, 2030 .
(Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(4), Nov. 25, 2015 , 129 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10815(d)(1), Aug. 9, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1738.)
cite as: 51 USC 70907
