Code · BILL · 113th Congress · H.R. 2616 (Introduced in House) — To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2014, 2015, and 2016,... · Sec. 312

Sec. 312. Comprehensive Earth observation systems and research program

75 words·~1 min read·/bill/113/hr/2616/ih/section-312

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

The Administrator shall continue to carry out a balanced Earth science program that includes Earth science research, Earth systematic missions, competitive Venture class missions, other missions and data analysis, mission operations, technology development, and applied sciences, consistent with the recommendations and priorities established in the National Academies’ Earth Science Decadal Survey. The Administrator shall collaborate with other Federal agencies, including NOAA, non-Government entities, and international partners, as appropriate, in carrying out NASA’s Earth science program.