Sec. 202. Findings
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Congress makes the following findings: Challenges of the past, such as the cancellation of major programs, have disrupted completion of major space systems thereby— impeding planning and pursuit of national objectives in human space exploration; placing the Nation’s investment in space exploration at risk; and degrading the aerospace industrial base. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18301 et seq. ) reflects a broad, bipartisan agreement on the path forward for NASA's core missions in science, space technology, aeronautics, human space flight and exploration, and education, which serves as the foundation for the policy updates by this Act.
Sustaining the investment and maximizing utilization of the ISS and ISS National Laboratory with our international and industry partners is— consistent with the goals and objectives of the United States space program; and imperative to continuing United States global leadership in human space exploration, science, research, technology development, and education opportunities that contribute to development of the next generation of American scientists, engineers, and leaders, and to creating the opportunity for economic development of low-Earth orbit.
NASA has made measurable progress in development and testing of the Space Launch System and Orion exploration systems with the near-term objectives of the initial integrated test flight and launch in 2018, a human mission in 2021, and continued missions in cis-lunar space and eventually to the surface of Mars. The Commercial Crew Program is on schedule to reestablish the capability to launch United States government astronauts from United States soil into orbit by the end of 2018.
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, in its 2015 Annual Report, urged continuity of purpose noting concerns over the potential for cost overruns and schedule slips that could accompany significant changes to core NASA programs.
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