51 U.S.C. § 70905 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 51. National and Commercial Space Programs § 70905. National laboratory designation

(1) by the United States; or

(2) for the United States by other nations in exchange for funds or launch services.

(1) Partnerships.--The Administrator shall seek to increase the utilization of the International Space Station by other Federal entities and the private sector through partnerships, cost-sharing agreements, and other arrangements that would supplement Administration funding of the International Space Station.

(2) Contracting.--The Administrator may enter into a contract with a nongovernmental entity to operate the International Space Station national laboratory, subject to all applicable Federal laws and regulations.