Sec. 307. Study on satellite servicing for science missions
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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall— study the feasibility of using in-space robotic refueling, repair, or refurbishment capabilities to extend the useful life of telescopes and other science missions currently operational or in development; and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the National Academies Space Studies Board, for its consideration during formulation of upcoming decadal surveys, a report on the study. The study shall include the projected cost of such activities, including the cost of extended operations for refurbished science missions.