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 124 STAT. 3432 PUBLIC LAW 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 The program shall be structured to include competitively awarded grants and contracts. § 70508. Robotic or human servicing of spacecraft The Administrator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that provision is made in the design and construction of all future observatory-class scientific spacecraft intended to be deployed in Earth orbit or at a Lagrangian point in space for robotic or human servicing and repair to the extent practicable and appropriate. CHAPTER 707—HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION COMMISSION Sec. 70701. Definitions. 70702. Establishment of Commission. 70703. Tasks of Commission. 70704. Composition of Commission. 70705. Powers of Commission. 70706. Public meetings, information, and hearings. 70707. Staff of Commission. 70708. Compensation and travel expenses. 70709. Security clearances for Commission members and staff. 70710. Reporting requirements and termination. § 70701. Definitions In this chapter: (1) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ means a Commis- sion established under this chapter. (2) INCIDENT.—The term ‘‘incident’’ means either an accident or a deliberate act. § 70702. Establishment of Commission (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The President shall establish an inde- pendent, nonpartisan Commission within the executive branch to investigate any incident that results in the loss of— (1) a space shuttle; (2) the International Space Station or its operational viability; (3) any other United States space vehicle carrying humans that is owned by the Federal Government or that is being used pursuant to a contract with the Federal Government; or (4) a crew member or passenger of any space vehicle described in this subsection. (b) DEADLINE FOR ESTABLISHMENT.—The President shall establish a Commission within 7 days after an incident specified in subsection (a). § 70703. Tasks of Commission A Commission established pursuant to this chapter shall, to the extent possible, undertake the following tasks: (1) INVESTIGATION.—Investigate the incident. (2) CAUSE.—Determine the cause of the incident. (3) CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.—Identify all contributing factors to the cause of the incident. (4) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Make recommendations for correc- tive actions. (5) ADDITIONAL FINDINGS OR RECOMMENDATIONS.—Provide any additional findings or recommendations deemed by the