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51 U.S.C. § 71301

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Common docking system standard to enable rescue
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Title
51 — National and Commercial Space Programs
Chapter
STVII/CH713
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

Section Text

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In order to maximize the ability to rescue astronauts whose space vehicles have become disabled, the Administrator shall enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of spacefaring nations who have or plan to have crew transportation systems capable of orbital flight or flight beyond low Earth orbit for the purpose of agreeing on a common docking system standard. (Pub. L. 111–314, § 3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3439.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 7130142 U.S.C. 17734.Pub. L. 110–422, title IV, § 407, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4790.

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