Section 70907 - Maintaining use through at least 2030(a) POLICY.-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) NASA ACTIONS.-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.| HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES |
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 70907 | 42 U.S.C. 17751(a). | Pub. L. 110-422, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793. |
EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2022-Pub. L. 117-167, §10815(d)(1)(A), substituted "2030" for "2024" in section catchline.Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117-167, §10815(d)(1)(B), substituted "September 30, 2030" for "September 30, 2024".Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117-167, §10815(d)(1)(C), substituted "September 30, 2030" for "September 30, 2024". 2015-Pub. L. 114-90 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to maintaining the International Space Station as a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least 2020.