Sec. 307. Risk of losing access to low-earth orbit

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Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that evaluates the risk posed by a potential gap in access to low-Earth orbit on science and technology research and development conducted by NASA and private entities. The report shall describe the following: The NASA science and exploration programs that may be adversely affected by the lack of a United States presence in low-Earth orbit.

The effects that a gap in low-Earth orbit would have on the United States’ competitiveness in science and technology and in the development of the United States-based commercial space industry. Potential options and associated costs for preventing such a gap, including the following: Implementing the strategy described in section 306. Supporting the operation of the International Space Station beyond 2030. Increasing investment in and accelerating development of commercial space stations.

Working with international partners to establish alternative means for conducting research in low-Earth orbit.