US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

51 U.S.C. § 70907

Maintaining use through at least 2030

(a)

Policy .—

The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least .
(b)

NASA Actions .—

In furtherance of the policy under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the International Space Station, as a designated national laboratory—
(1)
remains viable as an element of overall exploration and partnership strategies and approaches;
(2)
is considered for use by all NASA mission directorates, as appropriate, for technically appropriate scientific data gathering or technology risk reduction demonstrations; and
(3)
remains an effective, functional vehicle providing research and test bed capabilities for the United States through at least .

Pub. L. 111–314, § 3124 Stat. 3438Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(4)129 Stat. 716Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10815(d)(1)136 Stat. 1738(, , ; , , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

70907

42 U.S.C. 17751(a).

Pub. L. 110–422, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4793.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(A)2022—, substituted “2030” for “2024” in section catchline.

Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(B)Subsec. (a). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 117–167, § 10815(d)(1)(C)Subsec. (b)(3). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 114–902015— amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to maintaining the International Space Station as a viable and productive facility capable of potential United States utilization through at least 2020.