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International and Space Law Resources

The following resources relevant to the International and Space Law Practice Group are available on this site. Note: The information below is updated annually, and users of this web page will need to verify the accuracy of the citations and the information contained in the web links: 1. Statutes ›  Acquisition of Space Science Data […]

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51 U.S.C. Sec. 50115 SOURCES OF EARTH SCIENCE DATA

51 USC Sec. 50115 Sec. 50115. Sources of Earth science data (a) Acquisition.–The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the Administration, and where appropriate, of other Federal agencies and scientific researchers, acquire, where cost-effective, space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data, services, distribution, and applications from […]

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La seguridad es fundamental para la movilidad aérea avanzada

3 min read La seguridad es fundamental para la movilidad aérea avanzada La misión de Movilidad Aérea Avanzada de la NASA contribuye a garantizar la seguridad operativa de esta nueva clase de aviones que está desarrollando la industria. Este arte conceptual representa cómo podría ayudar la incorporación de tecnologías automatizadas a la aeronave, como la […]

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NASA Partners Combine Efforts for Low Earth Orbit Commercial Station

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the International Space Station. The Sun and portions of the forward of the space station are in view. NASA As part of NASA’s efforts to foster commercially owned and operated low Earth orbit destinations, Nanoracks, part of Voyager Space’s Exploration Segment, and Northrop Grumman are teaming […]

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Environmental Portrait of Alfonso Davila

Research Scientist Alfonso Davila

“I think the experience of putting yourself in an uncomfortable environment and coming at the other end with lessons learned is always positive. Trying to expand the windows of where you feel comfortable gives you a chance to know yourself better.” — Alfonso Davila, Research Scientist, Exobiology Branch, NASA’s Ames Research Center “I think the […]

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NASA Limited Ethics Pledge Waivers

Downloads Nelson Ethics Pledge Limited Waiver – May 4, 2021 Oct 4, 2023 PDF (207.13 KB) Nelson Relativity Space Limited Waiver – October 8, 2022 Oct 4, 2023 PDF (246.92 KB) Melroy Ethics Pledge Limited Waiver – June 30, 2021 Oct 4, 2023 PDF (8.57 MB) To source

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Reimbursable Travel Under the GSA Travel Regulations

I have been invited to an event and the company has offered to pay. What do I need to do? Create a package for approval with the following items: Offer letter from the non-Federal source. Email, fax, or letter is sufficient. NF 1167 — signature level is the Association Administrator for your Office Travel Orders […]

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Stevenson Wydler Act – 15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. V2

TITLE 15–COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 63–TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION Sec. 3701. Findings The Congress finds and declares that: (1) Technology and industrial innovation are central to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of citizens of the United States. (2) Technology and industrial innovation offer and improved standard of living, increased public and private sector productivity, creation of […]

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Sec. 14715. Sources of Earth Science data

42 USC Sec. 14715 Sec. 14715. Sources of Earth Science data (a) Acquisition The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and where appropriate, of other Federal agencies and scientific researchers, acquire, where cost-effective, space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data, […]

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18 U.S.C. 7 SPECIAL MARITIME AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec. 7. Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States defined The term “special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States”, as used in this title, includes: (1) The high seas, any other waters within the admirALTy and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State, […]

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51 U.S.C. CHAPTER 601 – LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY ACT

SUBCHAPTER II–LANDSAT Sec. 60111. Landsat Program Management (a) Establishment.–The Administrator and the Secretary of Defense shall be responsible for management of the Landsat program. Such responsibility shall be carried out by establishing an integrated program management structure for the Landsat system.(b) Management Plan.–The Administrator, the Secretary of Defense, and any other United States Government official […]

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