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 124 STAT. 2835 PUBLIC LAW 111–267—OCT. 11, 2010 (A) details the current data sources, both space- and ground-based, that are necessary for space weather fore- casting; and (B) details the space- and ground-based systems that will be required to gather data necessary for space weather forecasting for the next 10 years. TITLE IX—AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY SEC. 901. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that— (1) aeronautics research remains vital to NASA’s mission and deserves continued support; (2) NASA aeronautics research should be guided by, and consistent with, the National Aeronautics Research and Development Policy that guides the Nation’s aeronautics research and development activities; (3) the OSTP-led National Science and Technology Council Aeronautics Science and Technology subcommittee remains essential to developing and coordinating national aeronautics research and development plans and their prioritization for funding, and that it is also important that the plans include a focus on research, development, test, and evaluation infra- structure plans, as well as research and development goals and objectives; and (4) technology research conducted by NASA as part of the larger national aeronautics effort would help to secure, sustain, and advance the leadership role of the United States in global aviation. SEC. 902. AERONAUTICS RESEARCH GOALS. The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental research through systems research with specific research goals, including the following: (1) AIRSPACE CAPACITY.—NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the current travel demand by 2025. (2) ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.—The Directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and shall pursue research related to alternative fuels. (3) AVIATION SAFETY.—The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation’s current and future air transportation system. SEC. 903. RESEARCH COLLABORATION. (a) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—The Administrator shall con- tinue to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, through the National Partnership for Aeronautics Testing, to develop and imple- ment joint plans for those elements of the Nation’s research, Plans. 42 USC 18402. 42 USC 18401.