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§ 18353. Maintenance of the United States segment and assurance of continued operations of the International Space Station
(a) In general
(b) Vehicle and component review
(1) In general
(2) Data
(c) Reports
(1) Report on assessment
(A) Report required
(B) ElementsThe report required by this paragraph shall include, at minimum, the following:
(i) A description of the spare or replacement modules, systems and components, elements, and equipment identified pursuant to the assessment that are currently produced, in inventory, or on order, a description of the state of their readiness, and a schedule for their delivery to the ISS (including the planned transportation means for such delivery), including for each such module, system or component, element, or equipment a description of—(I) its specifications, including size, weight, and necessary configuration for launch and delivery to the ISS;(II) its function;(III) its location; and(IV) its criticality for ISS system integrity.
(ii) A description of the spare or replacement modules, systems and components, elements, and equipment identified pursuant to the assessment that are not currently produced, in inventory, or on order, including for each such module, system or component, element, or equipment a description of—(I) its specifications, including size, weight, and necessary configuration for launch and delivery to the ISS;(II) its function;(III) its location;(IV) its criticality for ISS system integrity; and(V) the anticipated cost and schedule for its design, procurement, manufacture, and delivery to the ISS.
(iii) A detailed summary of the delivery schedule and associated delivery vehicle requirements necessary to transport all spare and replacement elements considered essential for the ongoing and sustained functionality of all critical systems of the ISS, both in and of themselves and as an element of an integrated, mutually dependent essential capability, including an assessment of the current schedule for delivery, the availability of delivery vehicles to meet that schedule, and the likelihood of meeting that schedule through such vehicles.
(2) GAO report
(A) Report required
(B) Cooperation with GAO
(d) Utilization of research facilities and capabilities
(e) Space Shuttle mission to ISS
(1) Space Shuttle mission
(2) Assessment of safe means of return
(3) Schedule and payloadThe determination of the schedule and payload for the mission authorized by paragraph (1) shall take into account the following:
(A) The supply and logistics delivery requirements of the ISS.
(B) The findings of the study required by paragraph (2).
(4) Funds
(f) Space Shuttle manifest flight assurance
(1) In general
(2) Continuation of contractor support
(Pub. L. 111–267, title V, § 503, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2823; Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 114(b)(2), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VII, § 10815(b), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1737.)