Space Policy Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Space Policy Act of 1979 - Establishes a national space policy to enable the United States to maintain leadership in space science and technology. Declares such policy, including that the United States: (1) is committed to space exploration for peaceful purposes and the benefit of mankind; (2) rejects claims of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies; and (3) will continue to participate in cooperative international space activities. Directs the President to assure that the space program proceed toward enumerated goals in space and terrestrial application and in space science. Details the goals to be achieved within ten years, including: (1) design of prototype electric power generation transmission systems; (2) design of space technologies determining the feasibility of space-based manufacturing; (3) establishment of remote-sensing and communications structures; and (4) the pursuit of planetary and lunar science and exploration. Requires the President to submit to Congress a five-year schedule, within annual revisions, identifying missions, projects, and programs to achieve the objectives of this Act.…