§2466a. Goals

The purpose of sections 2466 to 2466c of this title is to set the reimbursement pricing policy for the Space Transportation System for commercial and foreign users which is consistent with the findings included in section 2466 of this title, encourages the full and effective use of space, and is designed to achieve the following goals-

(1) the preservation of the role of the United States as a leader in space research, technology, and development;

(2) the efficient and cost effective use of the Space Transportation System;

(3) the achievement of greatly increased commercial space activity; and

(4) the enhancement of the international competitive position of the United States.

( Pub. L. 99–170, title II, §202, Dec. 5, 1985, 99 Stat. 1017 .)

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1986, and not as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 which is classified principally to this chapter.

Effective Date

Section applicable to flights of the Space Transportation System beginning on and after Oct. 1, 1988, see section 205 of Pub. L. 99–170, set out as a note under section 2466 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 2466b, 2466c of this title.