Sec. 117. Space launch system update
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Chapter 701 is amended— in the heading by striking and inserting space shuttle ; space launch system in section 70101— in the heading, by striking and inserting space shuttle ; and space launch system by striking space shuttle and inserting space launch system ; by amending section 70102 to read as follows: The Space Launch System may be used for the following circumstances: Payloads and missions that contribute to extending human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.
Other payloads and missions that substantially benefit from the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System. On a space available basis, Federal Government or educational payloads that are consistent with NASA’s mission for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit. Compelling circumstances, as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator may plan, negotiate, or implement agreements with foreign entities for the launch of payloads for international collaborative efforts relating to science and technology using the Space Launch System.
Not later than 30 days after the date the Administrator makes a determination under subsection (a)(4), the Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives written notification of the Administrator’s intent to select the Space Launch System for a specific mission under that subsection, including justification for the determination. ; in section 70103— in the heading, by striking and inserting space shuttle ; and space launch system in subsection (b), by striking space shuttle each place it appears and inserting space launch system ; and by adding at the end the following:
In this chapter, the term Space Launch System means the Space Launch System authorized under section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18322 ). . The table of chapters of title 51 is amended by amending the item relating to chapter 701 to read as follows: 701. Use of space launch system or alternatives 70101 . The table of contents of chapter 701 is amended— in the item relating to section 70101, by striking space shuttle and inserting space launch system ; in the item relating to section 70102, by striking Space shuttle and inserting Space launch system ; in the item relating to section 70103, by striking space shuttle and inserting space launch system ; and by adding at the end the following: 70104.
Definition of Space Launch System. . Section 50131(a) of chapter 51 is amended by inserting or in section 70102 after in this section .
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