42 USC 18311 - United States human space flight policy

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 18311.

United States human space flight policy

(a)

Use of non-United States human space flight transportation services

(1)

In general

The Federal Government may not acquire human space flight transportation services from a foreign entity unless—

(A)

no United States Government-operated human space flight capability is available;

(B)

no United States commercial provider is available; and

(C)

it is a qualified foreign entity.

(2)

Definitions

In this subsection:

(A)

Commercial provider

(B)

Qualified foreign entity

(C)

United States commercial provider

(3)

Arrangements with foreign entities

(b)

United States human space flight capabilities

(Pub. L. 111–267, title II, § 201, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2811; Pub. L. 115–10, title III, § 302(d), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 25.)

cite as: 42 USC 18311