Reaffirmation of the Space Launch System

(a) Space Launch System (1) Development and cadence objectives Congress reaffirms— (A) support for the full development of capabilities of the Space Launch System as set forth in section 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)); and (B) its commitment to the flight rate of the integrated Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle missions set forth in section 10812(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–167; 51 U.S.C. 20301 note). (2) Other uses The Administrator shall assess the demand for the Space Launch System by entities other than NASA and shall break out such demand according to the relevant Federal agency or nongovernment sector. This assessment may— (A) estimate cost and schedule savings from reduced transit times and the potential for increased returns enabled by the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System; (B) describe any barriers or challenges that could impede use of the Space Launch System by entities other than NASA; and (C) identify potential actions and costs associated with overcoming barriers and challenges described in subparagraph (B). (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the following: (1) NASA’s progress towards achieving the flight rate referred to in subsection (a)(1)(B) and the expected launch of the integrated Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle missions after which such cadence shall be achieved. (2) The results of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a)(2).