Authorized Government Transport for Astronauts Following Space Missions for Medical Care.
This law grants NASA the explicit authority to use government vehicles to transport astronauts and space flight participants immediately following their return from space. This transportation is strictly limited to necessary post-mission medical activities, ensuring their safety and proper care until they are medically cleared to operate a motor vehicle.
Key points
NASA is authorized to use government-owned or leased vehicles (passenger carriers) for astronaut ground travel, overriding certain federal restrictions on vehicle use.
Transportation is mandatory for official post-mission medical purposes only, including research, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment.
International or non-government participants must reimburse the government for the cost of this transportation service.
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