,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cgii ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ai1 #bjah ,mr4 ,cruz 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,nelson1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 and ,mr4 ,cornyn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the programs of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjai4 ,,title ,,ii--,human space flight and exploration ,sec4 #bja4 ,value of ,,iss and capabilities in low-,earth orbit4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,continuation of the ,,iss4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,review of and report on ,,dod activities on the ,,iss4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,low-,earth orbit commercialization4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,low-,earth orbit commercialization program4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,space ,launch ,system configurations4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,advanced space suits4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,acquisition of space transportation services4 ,sec4 #baj4 #bast century space launch infrastructure4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,indian ,river ,bridge4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,,iss national laboratory2 property rights in inventions4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,data first produced during non-,,nasa scientific utilization of the ,,iss national laboratory4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,royalties and other payments received for designated activities4 ,,title ,,iii--,science ,sec4 #cja4 ,science priorities4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,lunar discovery program4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,search for life4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding small satellite science4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,study on satellite servicing for science missions4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,earth science4 ,,title ,,iv--,aeronautics ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,experimental aircraft projects4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,on-demand air transportation4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #djf4 #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,hypersonic technology research projects4 ,,title ,v--,space technology ,sec4 #eja4 ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,flight opportunities program4 ,,title ,,vi--,,stem engagement ,sec4 #fja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,,stem engagement activities4 ,,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #gja4 ,protect certain technical data from public disclosure4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,protecting certain voluntarily provided1 safety-related information from public disclosure4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,small satellite launch services program4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,limitations on cooperation with the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,cybersecurity4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,cis-lunar space ,the term cis-lunar space means the region of space beyond low-,earth orbit out to and including the region around the surface of the ,moon4 7#e7 ,deep space ,the term deep space means the region of space beyond low-,earth orbit1 to include cis-lunar space4 7#f7 ,,iss ,the term ,,iss means the ,international ,space ,station4 7#g7 ,,iss management entity ,the term #8#8,,iss management entity'' means the organization with which the ,administrator has a cooperative agreement under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;a774 7#h7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#i7 ,,ostp ,the term ,,ostp means the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 ,i ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjai ,there are authorized to be appropriated to ,,nasa for fiscal year #bjai1 #ba1ede1gdj1jjj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,exploration1 #e1cch1gjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for ,space ,operations1 #d1fci1ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for ,science1 #f1djj1cjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ,aeronautics1 #gbe1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for ,space ,technology1 #a1jjb1gjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,education1 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,for ,safety1 ,security1 and ,mission ,services1 #b1hej1jjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #dej1fdj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for ,inspector ,general1 #ci1cjj1jjj4 ,,ii ,human space flight and exploration #bja4 ,value of ,,iss and capabilities in low-,earth orbit 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the national and economic security interests of the ,united ,states to maintain a continuous human presence in low-,earth orbit2 and 7#b7 low-,earth orbit should be utilized as a testbed to advance human space exploration and scientific discoveries4 7b7 ,human presence requirement ,,nasa shall continuously maintain the capability for a continuous human presence in low-,earth orbit through and beyond the useful life of the ,,iss4 #bjb4 ,continuation of the ,,iss 7a7 ,continuation of the ,,iss ,section #eja7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcea7;a77 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,maintenance of the ,united ,states segment and assurance of continued operations of the ,,iss ,section #ejc7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcec7;a77 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7c7 ,research capacity allocation and integration of research payloads ,section #ejd7;d7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 but not later than ,october #a1 #bjaa1 and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7d7 ,maintaining use through at least #bjcj ,section #gjijg of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b77#c71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7e7 ,,iss transition plan ,section #ejaaa7;c77#b7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 #bjc4 ,review of and report on ,,dod activities on the ,,iss 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 identify and review each activity1 program1 and project of the ,department of ,defense completed1 being carried out1 or planned to be carried out on the ,,iss as of the date of the review2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the results of the review under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress includes-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjd4 ,low-,earth orbit commercialization 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to encourage the development of a healthy and robust ,united ,states commercial sector in low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,preference for ,united ,states commercial products and services ,the ,administrator shall continue to increase the usage of assets1 products1 and services of the private sector of the ,united ,states to fulfill the requirements of the ,administration4 7c7 ,noncompetition ,the ,administrator may not offer a space flight product or service related to the ,,iss to a foreign person or foreign government1 except a signatory government to the ,intergovernmental ,agreement ,concerning ,cooperation on the ,civil ,international ,space ,station1 signed at ,washington ,january #bi1 #aiih 7,,tias #abibg71 if the space flight product or service1 as applicable1 would compete with a commercial space flight product or service offered by the private sector of the ,united ,states4 #bje4 ,low-,earth orbit commercialization program 7a7 ,program authorization ,the ,administrator may establish a low-,earth orbit commercialization program to encourage the fullest commercial use and development of space by the private sector of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the program under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 activities to stimulate demand for human space flight products and services in low-,earth orbit2 7#b7 activities to improve the capability of the ,,iss to accommodate commercial users2 and 7#c7 subject to subsection 7c71 activities to accelerate the development of commercial space stations or commercial space habitats4 7c7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,cost share ,the ,administration shall give priority to each activity under subsection 7b77#c7 in which the private sector entity conducting the activity provides a share of the costs to develop and operate the activity4 7#b7 ,commercial space habitat ,the ,administration may not engage in an activity under subsection 7b77#c7 until after the date that the ,administrator awards a contract for the use of a docking port on the ,,iss4 7d7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days after the date that an award or agreement is made under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the development of the commercial space station or commercial space habitat1 as applicable1 including a business plan for how the activity will-- 7#a7 meet ,,nasa's future requirements for low-,earth orbit human space flight services2 and 7#b7 satisfy the non-,federal funding requirement under subsection 7c77#a74 #bjf4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjejd4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may conduct missions to intermediate destinations in sustainable steps in accordance with section #bjcjb7;b7 of this title1 and on a timetable determined by the availability of funding1 in order to achieve the objective of human exploration of ,mars specified in section #bjb7;b77#e7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;b77#e771 if the ,administrator-- 7#a7 determines that each such mission demonstrates or advances a technology or operational concept that will enable human missions to ,mars2 and 7#b7 incorporates each such mission into the human exploration roadmap under section #dcb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-aj2 #aca ,stat4 #ah74 7b7 ,cis-,lunar space exploration activities ,in conducting a mission under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 shall utilize a mix of launches of the ,space ,launch ,system and space transportation services from ,united ,states commercial providers1 as appropriate for the mission2 7#b7 beginning after the first successful crewed launch of ,orion on the ,space ,launch ,system1 shall plan for not less than #a ,space ,launch ,system launch annually2 and 7#c7 may establish an outpost in orbit around the ,moon that-- 7,a7 demonstrates technologies1 systems1 and operational concepts directly applicable to the space vehicle that will be used to transport humans to ,mars2 7,b7 has the capability for periodic human habitation2 and 7,c7 can function as a point of departure1 return1 or staging for ,,nasa1 commercial1 or international partner missions to the lunar surface or other destinations4 7c7 ,cost-,effectiveness ,in order to maximize the cost-effectiveness of the long-term space exploration and utilization activities of the ,united ,states1 the ,administrator shall take all necessary steps1 including engaging international1 academic1 and industry partners1 to ensure that activities in the ,administration's human space exploration program balance how those activities might also help meet the requirements of future exploration and utilization activities leading to human habitation on the surface of ,mars4 7d7 ,completion ,within budgetary considerations1 once an exploration-related project enters its development phase1 the ,administrator shall seek1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to complete that project without undue delays4 7e7 ,international participation ,in order to achieve the goal of successfully conducting a crewed mission to the surface of ,mars1 the ,president may invite the ,united ,states partners in the ,,iss program and other nations1 as appropriate1 to participate in an international initiative under the leadership of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,definition of cis-,lunar space ,section #ajaja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cis-lunar space ,the term cis-lunar space means the region of space beyond low-,earth orbit out to and including the region around the surface of the ,moon4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #c of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcjb7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,cis-lunar space ,the term cis-lunar space means the region of space beyond low-,earth orbit out to and including the region around the surface of the ,moon4 4 #bjg4 ,space ,launch ,system configurations 7a7 ,mobile launch platform ,the ,administrator is authorized to maintain #b operational mobile launch platforms to enable the launch of multiple configurations of the ,space ,launch ,system4 7b7 ,enhanced upper stage ,in order to meet the capability requirements under section #cjb7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb 7c77#b771 the ,administrator shall continue development of the enhanced upper stage for the ,space ,launch ,system with a scheduled availability date of not later than the third flight of the ,space ,launch ,system4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the development and scheduled availability of the enhanced upper stage4 #bjh4 ,advanced space suits 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 next-generation advanced space suits are a critical technology for human space exploration beyond low-,earth orbit1 including exploration of cis-lunar space1 the surface of the ,moon1 and ,mars2 7#b7 ,,nasa should establish a detailed plan to develop advanced space suits consistent with its deep space exploration goals and timetables2 and 7#c7 throughout the operational life of the ,,iss1 ,,nasa should fully utilize the ,,iss for testing advanced space suits4 7b7 ,prior investments ,in developing an advanced space suit1 ,,nasa shall leverage prior and existing investments in advanced space suit technologies to the greatest extent practicable in order to maximize the benefits of such investments and technologies4 #bji4 ,acquisition of space transportation services ,section #ejaca of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to all acquisitions of space transportation services by the ,federal ,government1 including acquisitions of such services for ,international ,space ,station cargo and crew4 4 #baj4 #bast century space launch infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out a program to modernize launch infrastructure at ,,nasa facilities to enhance safety and to advance ,government and commercial space transportation and exploration4 7b7 ,projects ,projects funded under the program under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 infrastructure related to commodities2 7#b7 standard interfaces for multiple payload and launch vehicle processing customer needs2 7#c7 enhancements to range capacity and flexibility2 and 7#d7 such other projects as the ,administrator determines meet the goals described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 prioritize investments in projects that can be used by multiple users and launch vehicles1 including non-,,nasa users and launch vehicles2 and 7#b7 limit investments to projects that would not otherwise be funded by a ,,nasa program1 such as an institutional or programmatic infrastructure program4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall preclude a ,,nasa program1 including the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion1 from utilizing the modernized launch infrastructure under the program under subsection 7a74 #baa4 ,indian ,river ,bridge 7a7 ,in general ,,nasa shall continue to ensure the ,indian ,river ,bridge continues to provide access to the ,eastern ,range for national security1 civil1 and commercial space operations4 7b7 ,transfer of funds ,in accordance with section #bjaac of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator is authorized to accept money from other ,federal agencies to upgrade the ,indian ,river ,bridge4 #bab4 ,,iss national laboratory2 property rights in inventions 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaej4 ,property rights in designated inventions 7a7 ,exclusive property rights ,notwithstanding section #cgaj;a of title #ae1 chapter #ah of title #ce1 section #bjace of this title1 or any other provision of law to the contrary1 a designated invention shall be the exclusive property of a user1 and shall not be subject to a ,government-purpose license1 if-- 7#a7 the ,administration is reimbursed under the terms of the contract for the total cost of any contribution by the ,government of the use of ,government facilities1 equipment1 materials1 information proprietary to the ,government1 or services of a ,government employee during working hours1 including the cost for the ,administration to carry out its responsibilities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #ejd7;d7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;d772 7#b7 no ,government funds are transferred to the user under the contract2 and 7#c7 the invention was made-- 7,a7 solely by the user2 or 7,b7 by the user with the services of a ,government employee under the terms of the contract and the ,government is reimbursed for such services under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the rights of the ,federal ,government1 including property rights in inventions1 under any contract1 except for a written contract with the ,administration or ,,iss management entity for the performance of designated activities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,contract ,the term contract has the meaning giving the term in section #bjace7;a74 7#b7 ,designated activities ,the term designated activities means any non-,,nasa scientific utilization of the ,,iss national laboratory as described in section #ejd of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced74 7#c7 ,designated invention ,the term designated invention means any invention or class of inventions made or that may be made by any person in the performance of designated activities under a written contract with the ,administration or the ,,iss management entity4 7#d7 ,government-purpose license ,the term ,government-purpose license means a reservation by the ,government of an irrevocable1 nonexclusive1 nontransferable1 royalty-free license for the practice of an invention throughout the world by or on behalf of the ,united ,states or any foreign government pursuant to any treaty or agreement with the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,,iss management entity ,the term ,,iss management entity means the organization with which the ,administrator enters into a cooperative agreement under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;a774 7#f7 ,made ,the term made has the meaning given the term in section #bjace7;a74 7#g7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization has the meaning given the term in section #bja of title #ce4 7#h7 ,small business firm ,the term small business firm has the meaning given the term in section #bja of title #ce4 7#i7 ,user ,the term user means a person 7as defined in section #a of title #a71 including a nonprofit organization or small business firm1 or class of persons that enters into a written contract with the ,administration or the ,,iss management entity for the performance of designated activities4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjadi the following3 #bjaej4 ,property rights in designated inventions4 4 #bac4 ,data first produced during non-,,nasa scientific utilization of the ,,iss national laboratory 7a7 ,data rights ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bab of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaea4 ,data rights 7a7 ,non-,,nasa scientific utilization of the ,,iss national laboratory ,the ,federal ,government may not use or reproduce1 or disclose outside of the ,government1 any data first produced in the performance of designated activities under a written contract with the ,administration or the ,,iss management entity1 unless-- 7#a7 otherwise agreed under the terms of the contract with the ,administration or the ,,iss management entity1 as applicable2 7#b7 any funding for the designated activities is from a ,federal source2 7#c7 disclosure is required by law2 7#d7 the ,government has rights in the data under another ,federal contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other transaction2 7#e7 otherwise lawfully acquired by the ,government2 7#f7 related to the health and safety of personnel on the ,,iss2 or 7#g7 essential to the performance of work by the ,,iss management entity or ,,nasa personnel4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,contract ,the term contract has the meaning given the term under section #bjace7;a74 7#b7 ,data 7,a7 ,in general ,the term data means recorded information1 regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term data includes technical data and computer software4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,the term data does not include information incidental to contract administration1 such as financial1 administrative1 cost or pricing1 or management information4 7#c7 ,designated activities ,the term designated activities has the meaning given the term under section #bjaej4 7#d7 ,,iss management entity ,the term ,,iss management entity has the meaning given the term under section #bjaej4 4 7b7 ,special handling of trade secrets or confidential information ,section #bjaca7;b77#b7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,information described 7,a7 ,activities under agreement ,information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is information that results from activities conducted under an agreement entered into under subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of section #bjaac of this title1 and that would be a trade secret or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential under the meaning of section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e if the information had been obtained from a non-,federal party participating in such an agreement4 7,b7 ,certain data ,information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 includes data first produced by the ,administration in the performance of any designated activities 7as defined in section #bjaej of this title71 and that would be a trade secret or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential under the meaning of section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e if the data had been obtained from a non-,federal party4 ,in this subparagraph1 the term data has the meaning given the term under section #bjaea4 4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bab of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjaej the following3 #bjaea4 ,data rights4 4 #bad4 ,royalties and other payments received for designated activities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,,nasa should determine a threshold for which it may be appropriate for ,,nasa to recuperate the costs of supporting the creation of invention aboard the ,,iss1 through the negotiation of royalties1 similar to agreements made by other ,federal agencies that support private sector innovation4 7b7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bac of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaeb4 ,royalties and other payments received for designated activities 7a7 ,designated inventions made with ,federal assistance ,if the ,administration is required to provide1 unreimbursed1 the total cost of any contribution by the ,government of the use of ,government facilities1 equipment1 materials1 information proprietary to the ,government1 or services of a ,government employee during working hours1 including the cost for the ,administration to carry out its responsibilities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #ejd7;d7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;d771 under the terms of any written contract for the performance of designated activities1 the ,administrator1 notwithstanding any other law to the contrary1 shall negotiate and agree upon the terms and rates of royalty payments with respect to any invention or class of inventions made or which may be made by any person or class of persons in the performance of such designated activities4 7b7 ,licensing and assignment of inventions ,notwithstanding sections #cgaj;a and #cgaj;c of title #ae1 or any other provision of law to the contrary1 the balance of any royalties or other payments received by the ,administrator or ,,iss management entity from licensing and assignment of inventions under a written contract with the ,administration or ,,iss management entity for the performance of designated activities1 after payment in accordance with section #cgaj;c7a77#a77;,a77i7 to the inventors who have directly assigned their interests in such inventions to the ,government1 shall be paid to the ,space ,exploration ,fund by the ,administrator or ,,iss management entity1 as applicable4 7c7 ,space ,exploration ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund to be known as the ,space ,exploration ,fund1 to be administered by the ,administrator1 to be available without fiscal year limitation and without further appropriation1 for carrying out ,administration-related space exploration activities under section #bjcjb of this title4 7#b7 ,deposits ,there shall be deposited in the ,space ,exploration ,fund-- 7,a7 amounts appropriated to the fund2 7,b7 fees and royalties collected by the ,administrator or ,,iss management entity under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section2 and 7,c7 donations or contributions accepted by the ,administrator to support authorized activities4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,any amount under this subsection shall be in addition to amounts otherwise made available for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,definitions ,the terms used in this section have the meanings given the terms in section #bjaej4 4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bac of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjaea the following3 #bjaeb4 ,royalties and other payments received for designated activities4 4 ,,iii ,science #cja4 ,science priorities 7a7 ,reaffirmation ,congress reaffirms the sense of ,congress under section #eja of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-aj2 #aca ,stat4 #ah7 that-- 7#a7 a balanced and adequately funded set of activities1 consisting of research and analysis grant programs1 technology development1 suborbital research activities1 and small1 medium1 and large space missions1 contributes to a robust and productive science program and serves as a catalyst for innovation and discovery2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator should set science priorities by following the guidance provided by the scientific community through the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine's decadal surveys4 7b7 ,decadal results ,section #hje of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahchd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,,nasa2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,priority changes ,if scientific discoveries or external factors compel ,,nasa to reassess decadal survey priorities1 ,,nasa shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 consult with the relevant ,national ,academies committees4 4 #cjb4 ,lunar discovery program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may carry out a program to conduct lunar science research1 including missions to the surface of the ,moon1 if that program contributes materially to the objective described in section #bjajb7;d77#a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,commercial landers ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall procure the services of commercial landers developed primarily by ,united ,states industry to land science payloads on the lunar services4 7c7 ,national ,academies ,lunar science research funded by the program carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be consistent with recommendations made by the ,national ,academies4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #bah1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 of which #ah1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the operation of the ,lunar ,reconnaissance ,orbiter2 and 7#b7 #bah1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year thereafter1 of which #ah1jjj1jjj shall be made available1 in each fiscal year that the ,lunar ,reconnaissance ,orbiter is operational1 for the operation of the ,lunar ,reconnaissance ,orbiter4 #cjc4 ,search for life 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the #bjah ,national ,academies ,astrobiology ,strategy for the ,search for ,life in the ,universe outlines the key scientific questions and methods for fulfilling ,,nasa's objective to search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the universe4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,in support of the objective described in section #bjajb7;d77#aj7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall continue to implement a collaborative1 multidisciplinary science and technology development program to search for proof of the existence or historical existence of life beyond ,earth4 7#b7 ,contents ,the program under paragraph 7#a7 shall include astronomy1 biology1 geology1 and planetary science4 7#c7 ,technosignatures ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may fund activities to search for and analyze technosignatures4 #cjd4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope will be the next premier observatory in space and has a great potential to help to further scientific study and assist scientists in making new discoveries in the field of astronomy2 7#b7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope was developed as an ambitious project with a scope that was not fully defined at inception and with risk that was not fully known or understood2 7#c7 despite the major technology development and innovation that was needed to construct the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope1 major negative impacts to the cost and schedule of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope resulted from poor program management and poor contractor performance2 7#d7 the ,administrator should take into account the lessons learned from the cost and schedule issues realized in developing the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope when making decisions regarding the scope of and the technologies needed for future scientific missions2 7#e7 the ,administrator should take into account the impact large programs that overrun cost and schedule may have on other ,,nasa programs in earlier phases of development when selecting future scientific missions2 and 7#f7 the ,administration should continue to develop the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope with a development cost 7as defined in section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code7 of no more than #i1jjj1jjj1jjj as estimated by the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope ,independent ,review ,board report released in ,may #bjah4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall continue-- 7,a7 to closely observe the performance of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope project2 and 7,b7 to improve the reliability of cost estimates and contractor performance data throughout the development of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 7#b7 ,key program objective ,the ,administrator shall continue to develop the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope on a schedule to meet the objective of safely launching the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope before ,march #ca1 #bjba4 #cje4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a major cost growth in astrophysics ,discovery class missions has been harmful to the overall portfolio balance2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator should continue to develop the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope with a development cost 7as defined in section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code7 of no more than #c1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,administrator shall continue to develop the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope to meet the objectives outlined in the #bjaj ,national ,academies' ,astronomy and ,astrophysics ,decadal ,survey in a way that maximizes the scientific productivity of meeting those objectives for the resources invested4 #cjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding small satellite science ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 small satellites are increasingly robust1 effective1 and affordable platforms for carrying out space science missions2 7#b7 small satellites can work in tandem with or augment ,,nasa's larger spacecraft to support ,,nasa's high-priority science missions2 7#c7 small satellites are cost-effective solutions that may allow ,,nasa to continue collecting legacy observations while developing next generation science missions2 and 7#d7 ,,nasa should continue to support small satellite research1 development1 technologies1 and programs4 #cjg4 ,study on satellite servicing for science missions 7a7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 study the feasibility of using in-space robotic refueling1 repair1 or refurbishment capabilities to extend the useful life of telescopes and other science missions currently operational or in development2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,national ,academies ,space ,studies ,board1 for its consideration during formulation of upcoming decadal surveys1 a report on the study4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall include the projected cost of such activities1 including the cost of extended operations for refurbished science missions4 #cjh4 ,earth science 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,,nasa's ,earth ,science ,division plays an important role in national efforts to collect and use ,earth observations in service to society and to understand global change4 7b7 ,earth ,science ,program ,the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 follow the recommendations and guidance provided by the scientific community through the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine decadal survey for ,earth ,science1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the science priorities established by the decadal survey4 7#b7 ,the execution of the series of existing or previously planned observations1 known as the program of record4 7#c7 ,the development of cost-capped medium- and large-size missions4 7#d7 ,opportunities for a mid-size principal investigator-led1 competitively selected explorer class missions4 7#e7 ,the development of the ,venture-continuity class of small satellite missions in order to provide opportunity for low-cost sustained observations4 ,,iv ,aeronautics #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,aeronautics ,innovation ,act4 #djb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan ,the term ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan means the ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan issued by the ,,nasa ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate4 7#b7 ,unmanned aircraft system2 unmanned aircraft ,the terms unmanned aircraft system and unmanned aircraft have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,x-plane ,the term ,x-plane means an experimental aircraft that-- 7,a7 is used to test and evaluate a new technology or aerodynamic concept2 and 7,b7 is operated by ,,nasa or the ,air ,force4 #djc4 ,experimental aircraft projects 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 developing high-risk1 precompetitive aerospace technologies for which there is not yet a profit rationale is a fundamental ,,nasa role2 7#b7 large-scale piloted flight test experimentation and validation are necessary for-- 7,a7 transitioning new technologies and materials1 including associated manufacturing processes1 for general aviation1 commercial aviation1 and military aeronautics use2 and 7,b7 capturing the full extent of benefits from the ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate's investments in priority programs called for in-- 7i7 the ,national ,aeronautics ,research and ,development ,plan issued by the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council in ,february #bjaj2 7ii7 the ,,nasa #bjad ,strategic ,plan2 7iii7 the ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan2 and 7iv7 any updates to the programs called for in the plans described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii72 and 7#c7 a level of funding that adequately supports large-scale piloted flight test experimentation and validation1 including related infrastructure1 must be assured over a sustained period of time to restore ,,nasa's capacity to see legacy priority programs through to completion and achieve national economic and security objectives4 7b7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to maintain world leadership in military and civilian aeronautical science and technology1 global air power projection1 and industrialization2 and 7#b7 to maintain as a fundamental objective of ,,nasa aeronautics research the steady progression and expansion of flight research and capabilities1 including the science and technology of critical underlying disciplines and competencies1 such as-- 7,a7 computational-based analytical and predictive tools and methodologies2 7,b7 aerothermodynamics2 7,c7 propulsion2 7,d7 advanced materials and manufacturing processes2 high-temperature structures and materials2 and 7,e7 flight controls4 7c7 ,establishment of ,x-,plane projects 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with the roadmap for supersonic research under section #fjd7;b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-aj2 #aca ,stat4 #ah71 the ,administrator shall establish the following projects3 7,a7 ,a low-boom supersonic aircraft project to demonstrate supersonic aircraft designs and technologies that-- 7i7 reduce sonic boom noise2 and 7ii7 assist the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in enabling the safe commercial deployment of civil supersonic aircraft technology and the safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft4 7,b7 ,a series of large-scale ,x-plane demonstrators that-- 7i7 are developed sequentially or in parallel2 and 7ii7 are each based on a set of new configuration concepts or technologies determined by the ,administrator-- 7,i7 to demonstrate aircraft and propulsion concepts and technologies and related advances in alternative propulsion and energy2 7,,ii7 to enable significant increases in energy efficiency and reduced life cycle emissions in the aviation system while reducing noise emissions2 and 7,,iii7 to demonstrate flight propulsion concepts and technologies4 7#b7 ,project elements ,for each project under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 include the development of ,x-planes and all necessary supporting flight test assets2 7,b7 pursue a robust technology maturation and flight test validation effort2 7,c7 improve necessary facilities1 flight testing capabilities1 and computational tools to support the project2 7,d7 award primary contracts for design1 procurement1 and manufacturing to ,united ,states persons1 consistent with international obligations and commitments2 7,e7 coordinate research and flight test demonstration activities with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 and the ,united ,states aviation community2 and 7,f7 ensure that the project is aligned with the ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan1 and any updates to the ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan4 7d7 ,advanced materials and manufacturing technology program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may establish an advanced materials and manufacturing technology program that-- 7,a7 consists of new material developments1 from base material formulation through full-scale structural validation and manufacture2 7,b7 will develop advanced materials and manufacturing processes to reduce the cost of manufacturing scale-up and certification for use in general aviation1 commercial aviation1 and military aeronautics2 7,c7 will reduce the time it takes to design1 industrialize1 and certify advanced materials and manufacturing processes1 including manufacturing2 and 7,d7 will address global cost competitiveness for ,united ,states aeronautical industries and technological leadership in advanced materials and manufacturing technology4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 build on work that was carried out by the ,advanced ,composites ,project of ,,nasa2 7,b7 partner with the private and academic sector1 including members of the ,advanced ,composites ,consortium1 as appropriate2 7,c7 coordinate with advanced manufacturing and composites initiatives in other ,,nasa mission directorates1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7,d7 comply with existing ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations for use within programs in general aviation1 commercial aviation1 and military aeronautics4 #djd4 ,on-demand air transportation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 greater use of high-speed air transportation1 small airports1 helipads1 vertical flight infrastructure1 and other aviation-related infrastructure can alleviate surface transportation congestion and support economic growth within cities2 7#b7 ,,nasa should continue-- 7,a7 to conduct research focused on concepts1 technologies1 and design tools2 and 7,b7 to support the evaluation of advanced technologies and operational concepts that can be leveraged by-- 7i7 industry to develop future vehicles and systems2 and 7ii7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to support vehicle safety and operational certification2 and 7#c7 ,,nasa should leverage ongoing efforts to develop advanced technologies to actively support the research needed for on-demand air transportation4 #dje4 ,unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,unmanned aircraft systems operation program ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 research1 develop1 and test capabilities and concepts1 including unmanned aircraft systems communications and spectrum-related resources1 for integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7#b7 leverage ,,nasa's partnership with industry focused on the advancement of technologies for future air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#c7 continue to align ,,nasa's research and testing portfolio to inform unmanned aircraft system integration consistent with public safety and national security objectives4 7b7 ,coordination with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,nasa should continue-- 7,a7 to coordinate with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on research on air traffic management systems for unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7,b7 to assist the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in the integration of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management systems in the national airspace system2 and 7#b7 the test ranges 7as defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 should continue to be leveraged to research unmanned aircraft system integration and unmanned aircraft systems traffic management4 #djf4 #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator may establish a #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,capabilities ,initiative1 within the ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration ,account1 to ensure that ,,nasa possesses the infrastructure and capabilities necessary to conduct proposed flight demonstration projects across the range of ,,nasa aeronautics interests4 7b7 ,activities ,as part of the #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,capabilities ,initiative1 the ,administrator may carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,any investments the ,administrator considers necessary to upgrade and create facilities for civil and national security aeronautics research to support advancements in long-term foundational science and technology1 advanced aircraft systems1 air traffic management systems1 fuel efficiency and electric propulsion technologies1 system-wide safety assurance1 autonomous aviation1 and supersonic and hypersonic aircraft design and development4 7#b7 ,any measures the ,administrator considers necessary to support flight testing activities1 including-- 7,a7 continuous refinement and development of free-flight test techniques and methodologies2 7,b7 upgrades and improvements to real-time tracking and data acquisition2 and 7,c7 such other measures related to aeronautics research support and modernization as the ,administrator considers appropriate to carry out the scientific study of the problems of flight1 with a view to their practical solutions4 #djg4 ,hypersonic technology research projects ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 hypersonic technology is critical to the development of advanced high-speed aerospace vehicles for both civilian and national security purposes2 7#b7 for hypersonic vehicles to be realized1 research is needed to overcome technical challenges1 including in propulsion1 advanced materials1 and entry1 descent1 and landing2 7#c7 ,,nasa plays a critical role in supporting fundamental hypersonic research and testing2 7#d7 ,,nasa research efforts in hypersonic technology complement research supported by the ,department of ,defense and contributions from both agencies working in partnership with universities and industry are necessary to overcome key technical challenges2 7#e7 previous coordinated research programs between ,,nasa and the ,department of ,defense enabled important progress on hypersonic technology2 7#f7 the commercial sector could provide flight platforms and other capabilities that can host and support ,,nasa hypersonic technology research projects2 and 7#g7 in carrying out hypersonic technology research projects1 the ,administrator should-- 7,a7 focus research and development efforts on high-speed propulsion systems1 reusable vehicle technologies1 high-temperature materials1 and systems analysis2 7,b7 coordinate with the ,department of ,defense to prevent duplication of efforts and of investments2 7,c7 include partnerships with universities and industry to accomplish research goals2 and 7,d7 maximize public-private utilization of commercially available platforms for hosting research and development flight projects4 ,v ,space technology #eja4 ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that an independent ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate is critical to ensuring continued investments in the development of technologies for missions across ,,nasa's portfolio1 including science and human exploration4 7b7 ,requirement ,,nasa shall maintain a ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate consistent with section #gjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7#ea ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja note74 #ejb4 ,flight opportunities program ,congress reaffirms that the ,administrator should provide flight opportunities for payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes as authorized by section #ijg of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdje74 ,,vi ,,stem engagement #fja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,nasa serves as a source of inspiration to many ,united ,states citizens and is uniquely positioned to help increase ,united ,states students' interest in science1 technology1 engineering1 and math2 7#b7 engaging students in science1 technology1 engineering1 and math and providing hands-on experience at an early age are important aspects of ensuring and promoting ,united ,states leadership in innovation2 and 7#c7 ,,nasa should strive to use its unique position-- 7,a7 to increase ,k-#ab involvement in ,,nasa projects2 7,b7 to enhance higher education in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 to support underrepresented populations1 such as women1 underrepresented minorities1 and persons in rural areas1 in the fields of science1 technology1 engineering1 and math4 #fjb4 ,,stem engagement activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall continue to carry out opportunities for both formal and informal ,,stem engagement activities either within the ,office of ,,stem ,engagement or within other directorates1 including the following3 7#a7 ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research4 7#b7 ,minority ,university ,research and ,education ,project4 7#c7 ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on-- 7#a7 the status of the programs listed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 how all other ,,stem engagement activities at ,,nasa are organized and funded4 7c7 ,definition of ,,stem ,in this section1 the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science4 ,,vii ,miscellaneous #gja4 ,protect certain technical data from public disclosure ,section #bjaca of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended in section #bac of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b7 or subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,special handling of certain technical data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide appropriate protections against the dissemination of certain technical data1 including exemption from subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,certain technical data ,the term certain technical data means technical data that may not be exported lawfully outside the ,united ,states without approval1 authorization1 or license under-- 7i7 the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbjh72 or 7ii7 the ,international ,security ,assistance and ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-cbi2 #ij ,stat4 #gbi74 7,b7 ,technical data ,the term technical data means any blueprint1 drawing1 photograph1 plan1 instruction1 computer software1 or documentation1 or other technical information that is required to design1 develop1 engineer1 produce1 manufacture1 assemble1 operate1 repair1 test1 maintain1 overhaul1 modify1 or reproduce any aeronautical1 space1 or other export controlled item1 including any related subsystem1 component1 or part therefor1 or technology4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated1 by inserting 1 including any data1 after information2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,section #eeb of title #e ,for purposes of section #eeb of title #e1 this section shall be considered a statute described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of that section4 4 #gjb4 ,protecting certain voluntarily provided1 safety-related information from public disclosure 7a7 ,in general ,whenever the ,administrator collects safety-related information as part of a mishap investigation1 under the ,,nasa ,safety ,reporting ,system or as part of an organizational safety assessment1 the ,administration1 the ,administration shall provide appropriate protections against the dissemination of safety-related information if the ,administrator determines that-- 7#a7 disclosure of the information would inhibit the voluntary provision of that type of information2 and 7#b7 7,a7 receipt of that information aids in improving the safety of ,,nasa's programs and ,,nasa's research related to aeronautics and space2 or 7,b7 withholding such information from disclosure is consistent with improving the safety of ,,nasa's programs and ,,nasa's research related to aeronautics and space4 7b7 ,other ,federal agencies ,if the ,administrator provides to the head of another ,federal agency safety-related information described in subsection 7a7 with respect to which the ,administrator has made a determination described in that subsection1 the head of that ,federal agency shall 7notwithstanding any other provision of law7 withhold the information from public disclosure4 7c7 ,transparency ,each determination of the ,administration under subsection 7a7 shall be made in writing and accompanied by a statement of the basis for the determination4 ,all such determinations and statements of basis shall be available to the public1 upon request4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator shall issue regulations to carry out this section4 7e7 ,section #eeb of title #e ,for purposes of section #eeb of title #e1 this section shall be considered a statute described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of that section4 #gjc4 ,small satellite launch services program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall continue to procure dedicated launch services for cubesats and small satellites for the purpose of conducting science and technology missions that further the agency's goals4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 engage with the academic community to maximize awareness and utilization of these dedicated small satellite launch opportunities2 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 utilize secondary payload of procured launch services for cubesats4 #gjd4 ,limitations on cooperation with the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,limitations ,,nasa1 ,,ostp1 and the ,national ,space ,council1 are prohibited from-- 7#a7 developing1 designing1 planning1 promulgating1 implementing1 or executing a bilateral policy1 program1 order1 or contract of any kind to participate1 collaborate1 or coordinate bilaterally in any way with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or any company owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china or incorporated under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 unless such activities are specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 hosting official visitors from the ,people's ,republic of ,china at facilities belonging to or utilized by ,,nasa4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the limitations described in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to activities which the head of ,,nasa1 ,,ostp1 or the ,national ,space ,council certifies-- 7#a7 will pose no risk of resulting in the transfer of technology1 data1 or other information with national security or economic security implications to the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or to any company owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china or incorporated under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 will not involve knowing interactions with officials who have been determined by the ,united ,states to have direct involvement with violations of human rights4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date that a certification is made under subsection 7b71 the head of ,,nasa1 ,,ostp1 or the ,national ,space ,council1 as applicable1 shall transmit the certification to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gje4 ,cybersecurity 7a7 ,space cybersecurity ,section #bjcja of title #ea is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,cybersecurity ,the ,administrator shall update and improve1 as necessary1 the cybersecurity of the space assets and supporting infrastructure within the ,administration's domain4 4 7b7 ,security ,operations ,center 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a ,security ,operations ,center to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats to ,,nasa information technology systems1 including1 when appropriate1 institutional systems and mission systems4 7#b7 ,inspector ,general of ,,nasa recommendations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall implement each of the recommendations of the ,inspector ,general of ,,nasa in the report issued ,may #bc1 #bjah 7,,ig-#ah-jbj71 including the following3 7,a7 ,developing a charter and set of authorities approved by the ,administrator that addresses the ,security ,operation's ,center organizational placement1 purpose1 authority1 and responsibilities4 7,b7 ,establishing ,operational ,level ,agreements with ,,nasa ,centers1 ,mission ,directorates1 and other divisions to direct the roles and data visibility ,administration-wide4 7,c7 ,developing initiatives to improve ,administration-wide visibility4 7,d7 ,identifying and reducing unnecessary duplication to incident monitoring1 detection1 and response capabilities4 7c7 ,,gao priority recommendations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall implement the priority recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report issued ,may #ah1 #bjaf 7,,gao-#af-eja71 pertaining to information security controls over select high-impact systems1 including-- 7#a7 re-evaluating security control assessments2 and 7#b7 specifying metrics to be used as part of the ,administration's continuous monitoring strategy4