Sec. 1608. POLICY TO ENSURE LAUNCH OF SMALL-CLASS PAYLOADS
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## SEC. 1608 POLICY TO ENSURE LAUNCH OF SMALL-CLASS PAYLOADS **[**[10 U.S.C. 2273 note](/us/usc/t10/s2273)**]** ###
(a)In General The Secretary of Defense shall establish a small launch and satellite policy to ensure responsive and reliable access to space through the processing and launch of Department of Defense small-class payloads. ###
(b)Policy The policy under subsection
(a)shall include, at a minimum, providing resources and policy guidance to sustain— ####
(1)the availability of small-class payload launch service providers using launch vehicles capable of delivering into space small payloads designated by the Secretary of Defense as a national security payload; ####
(2)a robust small-class payload space launch infrastructure and industrial base, including small launch systems and small satellite rideshare opportunities; ####
(3)the availability of rapid, responsive, and reliable space launches for national security space programs to— #####
(A)improve the responsiveness and flexibility of a national security space system; #####
(B)lower the costs of launching a national security space system; and #####
(C)maintain risks to mission success at acceptable levels; ####
(4)a minimum number of dedicated launches each year; and ####
(5)full and open competition, including small launch providers and rideshare opportunities.
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