Us Code § 18401 - Aeronautics research goals
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§ 18401. Aeronautics research goals
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:
(1) Airspace capacity
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.
(2) Environmental sustainability
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.
(3) Aviation safety
The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation's current and future air transportation system.
(Pub. L. 111–267, title IX, §902, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.)
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