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 124 STAT. 2819 PUBLIC LAW 111–267—OCT. 11, 2010 (1) in space technologies such as advanced propulsion, propellant depots, in situ resource utilization, and robotic pay- loads or capabilities that enable human missions beyond low- Earth orbit ultimately leading to Mars; (2) in a space-based transfer vehicle including these tech- nologies with an ability to conduct space-based operations that provide capabilities— (A) to integrate with the Space Launch System and other space-based systems; (B) to provide opportunities for in-space servicing of and delivery to multiple space-based platforms; and (C) to facilitate international efforts to expand human presence to deep space destinations; (3) in advanced life support technologies and capabilities; (4) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space power, propulsion, and energy systems; (5) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-space propellant transfer and storage; (6) in technologies and capabilities relating to in situ resource utilization; and (7) in expanded research to understand the greatest biological impediments to human deep space missions, espe- cially the radiation challenge. (c) UTILIZATION OF ISS AS TESTBED.—The Administrator may utilize the ISS as a testbed for any technology or capability devel- oped under subsection (a) in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Act. (d) COORDINATION.—The Administrator shall coordinate development of technologies and capabilities under this section through an overall agency technology approach, as authorized by section 905 of this Act. SEC. 309. REPORT REQUIREMENT. Within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, or upon completion of reference designs for the Space Launch System and Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle authorized by this Act, whichever occurs first, the Administrator shall provide a detailed report to the appropriate committees of Congress that provides an overall description of the reference vehicle design, the assumptions, descrip- tion, data, and analysis of the systems trades and resolution process, justification of trade decisions, the design factors which implement the essential system and vehicle capability requirements established by this Act, the explanation and justification of any deviations from those requirements, the plan for utilization of existing con- tracts, civil service and contract workforce, supporting infrastruc- ture utilization and modifications, and procurement strategy to expedite development activities through modification of existing contract vehicles, and the schedule of design and development mile- stones and related schedules leading to the accomplishment of operational goals established by this Act. The Administrator shall provide an update of this report as part of the President’s annual Budget Request. 42 USC 18327.