[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 5]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR1214.302]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

                          SPACE ADMINISTRATION

 

PART 1214_SPACE FLIGHT--Table of Contents

 

Subpart 1214.3_Payload Specialists for Space Transportation System (STS) 

                                Missions

 

Sec. 1214.302  Background.



    (a) The Space Transportation System (STS) has been developed to 

expand the Nation's capabilities to utilize the unique environment of 

space. It provides opportunity for individuals other than career 

astronauts to participate as onboard members of the flight crew under 

specified conditions. The purpose of such participation by these 

individuals is to ensure the achievement of the payload or mission-

related objectives.

    (b) The STS will provide these additional crew members with a 

habitable working environment and support services in such a way as to 

require a minimum of dedicated space flight training, allowing them to 

concentrate their efforts on the accomplishment of their scientific, 

technical, or mission objectives.