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title: "42 U.S.C. § 18326"
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description: "Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for beyond near-Earth space missions"
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title_number: 42
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title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
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chapter_number: "159"
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chapter_name: "SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE"
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section: "18326"
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citation: "42 U.S.C. § 18326"
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release_date: "2026-06-26"
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---
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# 42 U.S.C. § 18326 - Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for beyond near-Earth space missions
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## Text
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(a) Development authorized The Administrator may initiate activities to develop the following:
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(1) Technologies identified as necessary elements of missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
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(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.
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(3) Spacesuit development and associated life support technology.
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(4) Flagship missions.
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(b) Investments In developing technologies and capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make investments—
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(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;
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(2) in a space-based transfer vehicle including these technologies with an ability to conduct space-based operations that provide capabilities—
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(A) to integrate with the Space Launch System and other space-based systems;
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(B) to provide opportunities for in-space servicing of and delivery to multiple space-based platforms; and
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(C) to facilitate international efforts to expand human presence to deep space destinations;
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(3) in advanced life support technologies and capabilities;
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(4) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space power, propulsion, and energy systems;
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(5) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space propellant transfer and storage;
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(6) in technologies and capabilities relating to in situ resource utilization; and
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(7) in expanded research to understand the greatest biological impediments to human deep space missions, especially the radiation challenge.
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(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 chapter.
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(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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(Pub. L. 111–267, title III, § 308, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2818.)
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## Notes
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Editorial Notes
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References in TextSection 905 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 111–267, title IX, § 905, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2836, which is not classified to the Code.
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