Sec. 501. Space technology
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It is the sense of the Congress that— previous investments in space technologies have not only enabled space exploration and research missions, but also have improved the quality of life on Earth; by improving affordability, reliability, and operational capability, continued space technology developments will enable NASA missions that otherwise would be unachievable; investments in space technology engage the talent of the Administration and of the Nation’s academic and business enterprises; and space technology roadmaps serve as a useful framework for NASA, academic, and industry development efforts.
To advance NASA’s space exploration and space research goals, the Administrator shall continue a program with responsibility for NASA investments in space technologies and capabilities. To the greatest extent possible, the Administrator shall synergize all NASA space technology investments, encourage collaboration in space technology development with academia and industry, and minimize duplication of space technology development efforts across the Administration and the private sector unless duplication is required to maintain mission safety, security, or backup capability.
In carrying out the policy under subsection (b), the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, a progress report on the development, testing, and demonstration of the 14 technological areas of the Space Technology Roadmaps.