Sec. 308. DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES AND IN-SPACE CAPABILITIES FOR BEYOND NEAR-EARTH SPACE MISSIONS
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## SEC. 308 DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES AND IN-SPACE CAPABILITIES FOR BEYOND NEAR-EARTH SPACE MISSIONS **[**[42 U.S.C. 18326](/us/usc/t42/s18326)**]** ###
(a)Development Authorized The Administrator may initiate activities to develop the following: ####
(1)Technologies identified as necessary elements of missions beyond low-Earth orbit. ####
(2)In-space capabilities such as refueling and storage technology, orbital transfer stages, innovative in-space propulsion technology, communications, and data management that facilitate a broad range of users (including military and commercial) and applications defining the architecture and design of such missions. ####
(3)Spacesuit development and associated life support technology. ####
(4)Flagship missions. ###
(b)Investments In developing technologies and capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make investments— ####
(1)in space technologies such as advanced propulsion, propellant depots, in situ resource utilization, and robotic payloads or capabilities that enable human missions beyond low-Earth orbit ultimately leading to Mars; ####
(2)in a space-based transfer vehicle including these technologies with an ability to conduct space-based operations that provide capabilities— #####
(A)to integrate with the Space Launch System and other space-based systems; #####
(B)to provide opportunities for in-space servicing of and delivery to multiple space-based platforms; and #####
(C)to facilitate international efforts to expand human presence to deep space destinations; ####
(3)in advanced life support technologies and capabilities; ####
(4)in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space power, propulsion, and energy systems; ####
(5)in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space propellant transfer and storage; ####
(6)in technologies and capabilities relating to in situ resource utilization; and ####
(7)in expanded research to understand the greatest biological impediments to human deep space missions, especially the radiation challenge. ###
(c)Utilization of ISS as Testbed The Administrator may utilize the ISS as a testbed for any technology or capability developed under subsection
(a)in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Act. ###
(d)Coordination The Administrator shall coordinate development of technologies and capabilities under this section through an overall agency technology approach, as authorized by section 905 of this Act.
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DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES AND IN-SPACE CAPABILITIES FOR BEYOND NEAR-EARTH SPACE MISSIONS
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