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 124 STAT. 3355 PUBLIC LAW 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (2) provide, by way of grant, contract, scholarships, or other arrangements, to the maximum extent practicable and con- sistent with other laws, for the widest practicable and appro- priate participation of the scientific and engineering community in the program authorized by this subchapter; and (3) make all results of the program authorized by this sub- chapter available to the appropriate regulatory agencies and provide for the widest practicable dissemination of such results. § 20164. International cooperation In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Administra- tion, subject to the direction of the President and after consultation with the Secretary of State, shall make every effort to enlist the support and cooperation of appropriate scientists and engineers of other countries and international organizations. CHAPTER 203—RESPONSIBILITIES AND VISION Sec. 20301. General responsibilities. 20302. Vision for space exploration. 20303. Contribution to innovation. 20304. Basic research enhancement. 20305. National Academies decadal surveys. § 20301. General responsibilities (a) PROGRAMS.—The Administrator shall ensure that the Adminis- tration carries out a balanced set of programs that shall include, at a minimum, programs in— (1) human space flight, in accordance with section 20302 of this title; (2) aeronautics research and development; and (3) scientific research, which shall include, at a minimum— (A) robotic missions to study the Moon and other planets and their moons, and to deepen understanding of astronomy, astrophysics, and other areas of science that can be productively studied from space; (B) Earth science research and research on the Sun- Earth connection through the development and operation of research satellites and other means; (C) support of university research in space science, Earth science, and microgravity science; and (D) research on microgravity, including research that is not directly related to human exploration. (b) CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION.—In carrying out the pro- grams of the Administration, the Administrator shall— (1) consult and coordinate to the extent appropriate with other relevant Federal agencies, including through the National Science and Technology Council; (2) work closely with the private sector, including by— (A) encouraging the work of entrepreneurs who are seeking to develop new means to launch satellites, crew, or cargo; (B) contracting with the private sector for crew and cargo services, including to the International Space Station, to the extent practicable;