PUBLIC LAW 109–155—DEC. 30, 2005
119 STAT. 2927
in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require, including, at a minimum, a 5-year research plan. (d) AWARD DURATION.—An award made by the Administrator under this section shall be for a period of 5 years and may be renewed on the basis of— (1) satisfactory performance in meeting the goals of the research plan proposed by the Center in its application under subsection (c); and (2) other requirements as specified by the Administrator.
Subtitle C—Scholarships SEC. 431. NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIPS.
42 USC 16741.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall establish a program of scholarships for full-time graduate students who are United States citizens and are enrolled in, or have been accepted by and have indicated their intention to enroll in, accredited Masters degree programs in aeronautical engineering or equivalent programs at institutions of higher education. Each such scholarship shall cover the costs of room, board, tuition, and fees, and may be provided for a maximum of 2 years. (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish regulations governing the scholarship program under this section. (c) COOPERATIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.—Students who have been awarded a scholarship under this section shall have the opportunity for paid employment at one of the NASA Centers engaged in aeronautics research and development during the summer prior to the first year of the student’s Masters program, and between the first and second year, if applicable.
Deadline. Publication. Regulations.
Subtitle D—Data Requests SEC. 441. AVIATION DATA REQUESTS.
42 USC 16751.
The Administrator shall make available upon request satellite imagery and aerial photography of remote terrain that NASA owns at the time of the request to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, or the Director of the Five Star Medallion Program, to assist and train pilots in navigating challenging topographical features of such terrain.
TITLE V—HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT SEC. 501. SPACE SHUTTLE FOLLOW-ON.
42 USC 16761.
(a) POLICY STATEMENT.—It is the policy of the United States to possess the capability for human access to space on a continuous basis. (b) PROGRESS REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall transmit a report to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate describing the progress being made toward developing the Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Crew
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