FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER VIII—AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Aeronautics research goals
42 U.S.C. § 18401
Title42 — The Public Health and Welfare
ChapterSUBCHAPTER VIII—AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY
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42 U.S.C. § 18401.
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The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental research through systems research with specific research goals, including the following:
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the current travel demand by 2025.
The Directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and shall pursue research related to alternative fuels.
The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation's current and future air trans
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(Pub. L. 111–267, title IX, §902, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.)
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