51 U.S.C. § 71301
Common docking system standard to enable rescue
United States · Title 51 — NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS · Status: effective
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In order to maximize the ability to rescue astronauts whose space vehicles have become disabled, the Administrator shall enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of spacefaring nations who have or plan to have crew transportation systems capable of orbital flight or flight beyond low Earth orbit for the purpose of agreeing on a common docking system standard.
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- To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs".House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally