Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 5.djvu/90

 102 STAT. 4096

PUBLIC LAW 100-685—NOV. 17, 1988

Science and

TITLE HI—TEN YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

technology.

42 USC 2451 note.

AEBONAUnCS AND SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN

SEC. 301. The Administrator should develop an aggressive and balanced plan of science and applications including but not limited to— (1) the robotic exploration of other solar system bodies; (2) the study and observation of other celestial bodies and phenomena at spectral wave lengths and resolutions that will enhance our understanding of the universe; (3) the enhanced study and monitoring of Earth as an interacting system; (4) the development of a full understanding of the behavior of biological systems in the space environment; and (5) the development of a full understanding of ph3rsics and chemistry of the macroscopic behavior of materials in the microgravity environment. SPACE R E S E A B C H AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN

SEC. 302. The Administrator should develop an a^ressive and balanced plan of space research and technology including but not limited to— (1) fundamental and innovative research as the seedbed for enabling technologies for future civil space missions; (2) focused technology programs keyed to long range, high priority civil space missions; (3) technology research and demonstrations, extending laboratory activities from Earth to space-based facilities such as the Space Shuttle, Space Station, orbital platforms, and eventually the Moon and other planetary bodies; and (4) cooperation with, and service to, other space program sectors with advanced technology and use of ground and spacebased facilities. SPACE EXPLORATION STRATEGIC PLAN

SEC. 303. The Administrator should develop a plan in pursuit of the continued manned exploration of the solar system and lowEarth oibit, including but not limited to— (1) the establishment of an operational United States International Space Station that shall be permanently manned; and (2) the development of those technolc^es and systems required for manned exploration of space beyond earth orbit. SPACE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN

SEC. 304. The Administrator should develop a plan to improve the manned and unmanned space transportation S3nstem including— (1) the continued enhancement of the space shuttle and its ground siystem in order to increase safety and efficiency and reduce costs; (2) the completion of the development of a heavy-lift expendable launch vehicle if consistent with mission requirements of the Administration, the Department of Defense, and other Federal agencies; and

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