NASA’s Ethics Program - NASA

NASA’s Ethics Program provides training and counsel to NASA employees and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the agency-wide ethics program.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: NASA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - NASA

Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations - NASA

2024

Legal Internship & Externship Opportunities - NASA

The Office of the General Counsel provides various opportunities throughout the academic year for law students to serve as interns and externs at NASA

Commercial and Intellectual Property Law - NASA

The Commercial and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group is responsible for providing Agency-wide legal advice for negotiating, drafting, and interpreting

Academic Semester Legal Externships (HQ) - NASA

NASA’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) periodically has externships for highly qualified law students. OGC offers unpaid, part-time and full-time

About the Office of the General Counsel - NASA

The Office of the General Counsel provides functional leadership regarding legal services and issues related to all aspects of NASA activities for Center

International and Space Law - NASA

The International and Space Law Practice Group (ISLPG) is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel regarding international matters at Headquarters

Contracts and Acquisition Integrity Law - NASA

In its functional leadership role, the Contracts and Acquisition Integrity Law Practice Group supports policy-level interactions with other elements of

Acquisition Integrity Program - NASA

In its functional leadership role, the Acquisition and Integrity Program (AIP) supports policy-level interactions with other governmental agencies combating

Headquarters and Center Chief Counsel Contacts - NASA

General Counsel Iris Lan

General Counsel Organization - Headquarters - NASA

General Counsel Iris Lan

Headquarters and Centers Ethic Contacts - NASA

Ames Research CenterFemy McGrath*650-604-5116femy.d.mcgrath@nasa.gov

International and Space Law Resources

The following resources relevant to the International and Space Law Practice Group are available on this site.

Acquisition of Space Science Data -­ 42 USC 14713

(a) Acquisition from commercial providers. The Administrator shall, to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of

51 U.S.C. Sec. 50115 SOURCES OF EARTH SCIENCE DATA

51 USC Sec. 50115

51 U.S.C. CHAPTER 601 – LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY ACT

SUBCHAPTER II--LANDSAT

Stevenson Wydler Act – 15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. V2

TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE

Disclosure of Confidential Information – 18 U.S.C. 1905

Sec. 1905. Disclosure of confidential information generally

Joint Development of NASA Wind Tunnels – 50 U.S.C. Chapter 20

50 U.S.C. CHAPTER 20 - WIND TUNNELSSUBCHAPTER I - CONSTRUCTION OF WIND-TUNNEL FACILITIES

18 U.S.C. 7 SPECIAL MARITIME AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec. 7. Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States defined

Stevenson Wydler Act – 15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. V2

TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE

Sec. 14715. Sources of Earth Science data

42 USC Sec. 14715

Joint Development of NASA Wind Tunnels – 50 U.S.C. Chapter 20

50 U.S.C. CHAPTER 20 - WIND TUNNELSSUBCHAPTER I - CONSTRUCTION OF WIND-TUNNEL FACILITIES

Disclosure of Confidential Information – 18 U.S.C. 1905

Sec. 1905. Disclosure of confidential information generally

Charges for Use of Government Services -­ 31 U.S.C. 9701

Fees and charges for Government services and things of value

Acquisition of Space Science Data -­ 51 U.S.C. 50113

(a) Definition of Space Science Data.--In this section, the term "space science data" includes scientific data concerning--

51 U.S.C. CHAPTER 601 – LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY ACT

SUBCHAPTER II--LANDSAT

18 U.S.C. 7 SPECIAL MARITIME AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec. 7. Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States defined

Sec. 5803. Launch voucher demonstration program

15 U.S.C. 5803Sec. 5803. Launch voucher demonstration program

Space shuttle use policy 51 U.S.C. Sec. 70102

Sec. 70102. Space shuttle use policy

42 USC Sec. 2466 Shuttle pricing policy; Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

Cross-­‐Waiver/Indemnification Authority (developer of experimental aerospace vehicle) -­ 42 U.S.C. 2458c

(a) In General. - The Administrator may provide liability insurance for, or indemnification to, the developer of an experimental aerospace vehicle developed

Commercial Space Act of 1998, Title II – P.L. 105-303

An Act

Anchor Tenancy and Termination Liability -­ 51 U.S.C. 50503

(a) Anchor Tenancy Contracts.--Subject to appropriations, the Administrator or the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may

Use of NASA Name and Logo

NASA Statute (51 U.S.C. § 20141) and Regulations (14 CFR Section 1221.1) pertaining to the use of the NASA name and insignia.

Commercial Law Resources

The following resources relevant to the Commercial Law Practice Group are available on this site.Note: the information below is updated annually, and users of