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 PUBLIC LAW 100-685—NOV. 17, 1988

102 STAT. 4085

(19) aeronautical research and technology development and validation activities should— (A) emphasize emerging technologies with potential for breakthrough advances; (B) consist of— (i) fundamental research in all aeronautical disciplines, aimed at greater understanding of aeronautical phenomena and development of new aeronautical concepts; and (ii) technology development and validation activities aimed at laboratory-scale development and proof-ofconcept demonstration of selected concepts with high payoff potential; (C) assure maintenance of robust aeronautical laboratories, including a first-rate technical staff and modern national facilities for the conduct of research and testing activities; (D) be conducted with the close, active participation of the United States aircraft industry so as to accelerate the transfer of research results to aviation products; (E) include providing technical assistance and facility support to other government agencies and United States industry; (F) include conducting joint projects with other government agencies where such projects contribute materially to the goals set forth in this section; (G) assure strong participation of United States universities both in carrying out aeronautical research and training future aeronautical research personnel; and (H) be conducted, where practical, so that United States industry receives research results before foreign competitors. REPORT ON LONG-RANGE SPACE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PLAN

SEC. 102. In consideration of Senate Report No. 100-429 and House of Representatives Report No. 100-650, the Administrator shall, by March 15, 1989, submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a 5-year Capital Development Plan including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Economic assumptions and budgetary requirements for fulfilling the objectives of such plan. (2) Estimates of total expenditures needed to maintain the operation of the national launch systems, related tracking and data services, civil service requirements, and all other current services. (3) A detailed operating plan for fiscal year 1989 and program plans for fiscal years 1990 through 1993 setting forth specific program priorities, objectives, schedules, and milestones. (4) Estimates of total projected investments in space hardware, facilities, and other capital improvements needed to fulfill the objectives of such plan.

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