124 STAT. 3428 PUBLIC LAW 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 designed solely to fly on the space shuttle which have begun the phase C/D of its development cycle. § 70103. Commercial payloads on space shuttle (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) LAUNCH VEHICLE.—The term ‘‘launch vehicle’’ means any vehicle constructed for the purpose of operating in, or placing a payload in, outer space. (2) PAYLOAD.—The term ‘‘payload’’ means an object which a person undertakes to place in outer space by means of a launch vehicle, and includes subcomponents of the launch vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object. (b) IN GENERAL.—Commercial payloads may not be accepted for launch as primary payloads on the space shuttle unless the Administrator determines that— (1) the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space shuttle; or (2) launching of the payload on the space shuttle is important for either national security or foreign policy purposes. CHAPTER 703—SHUTTLE PRICING POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL AND FOREIGN USERS Sec. 70301. Congressional findings and declarations. 70302. Purpose, policy, and goals. 70303. Definition of additive cost. 70304. Duties of Administrator. § 70301. Congressional findings and declarations Congress finds and declares that— (1) the Space Transportation System is a vital element of the United States space program, contributing to the United States leadership in space research, technology, and develop- ment; (2) the Space Transportation System is the primary space launch system for both United States national security and civil government missions; (3) the Space Transportation System contributes to the expan- sion of United States private sector investment and involvement in space and therefore should serve commercial users; (4) the availability of the Space Transportation System to foreign users for peaceful purposes is an important means of promoting international cooperative activities in the national interest and in maintaining access to space for activities which enhance the security and welfare of humankind; (5) the United States is committed to maintaining world leadership in space transportation; (6) making the Space Transportation System fully operational and cost effective in providing routine access to space will maximize the national economic benefits of the system; and (7) national goals and the objectives for the Space Transpor- tation System can be furthered by a stable and fair pricing policy for the Space Transportation System.
