51 U.S.C. § 71101 Reaffirmation of policy
Congress reaffirms the policy set forth in section 20102(g) of this title (relating to surveying near-Earth asteroids and comets).
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in effect51 U.S.C. § 71102 Requests for information
The Administrator shall issue requests for information on—
(1) a low-cost space mission with the purpose of rendezvousing with, attaching a tracking device,11 So in original. The comma probably should be preceded by “to”. and characterizing the Apophis asteroid; and
(2) a medium-sized space mission with the purpose of detecting near-Earth objects equal to or greater than 140 meters in diameter.
51 U.S.C. § 71103 Developing policy and recommending responsible Federal agency
Within 2 years after October 15, 2008, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall—
(1) develop a policy for notifying Federal agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending near-Earth object threat, if near-term public safety is at risk; and
(2) recommend a Federal agency or agencies to be responsible for—(A) protecting the United States from a near-Earth object that is expected to collide with Earth; and (B) implementing a deflection campaign, in consultation with international bodies, should one be necessary.
51 U.S.C. § 71104 Planetary radar
The Administrator shall maintain a planetary radar that is comparable to the capability provided through the Deep Space Network Goldstone facility of the Administration.