§ 5625. Agency activities
(a)
License application and issuance
A private sector party may apply for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system which utilizes, on a space-available basis, a civilian United States Government satellite or vehicle as a platform for such system. The Secretary, pursuant to this subchapter, may license such system if it meets all conditions of this subchapter and—
(b)
Assistance
The Secretary may offer assistance to private sector parties in finding appropriate opportunities for such utilization.
(c)
Agreements
To the extent provided in advance by appropriation Acts, any United States Government agency may enter into agreements for such utilization if such agreements are consistent with such agency’s mission and statutory authority, and if such remote sensing space system is licensed by the Secretary before commencing operation.
(d)
Applicability
This section does not apply to activities carried out under subchapter III of this chapter.