Sec. 2636. Study on satellite servicing for science missions
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The Administrator shall conduct a study on the feasibility of using in-space robotic refueling, repair, or refurbishment capabilities to extend the useful life of telescopes and other science missions that are operational or in development as of the date of the enactment of this Act. The study conducted under subsection
(a)shall include the following: An identification of the technologies and in-space testing required to demonstrate the in-space robotic refueling, repair, or refurbishment capabilities described in that subsection. The projected cost of using such capabilities, including the cost of extended operations for science missions described in that subsection. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this division, the Administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). Not later than 30 days after the Administrator provides the briefing under subsection (c), the Administrator shall make the study conducted under subsection
(a)available to the public.