42 U.S.C. § 18324 — Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of Space Launch System and multi-purpose crew vehicle

existing contracts, investments, workforce, industrial base, and capabilities from the Space Shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including—

associated testing facilities, either in being or under construction as of October 11, 2010.

shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-based manufacturing capability, ground testing activities, launch and operations infrastructure, and workforce expertise;

shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the modification and development of ground infrastructure and maximize the utilization of existing software, vehicle, and mission operations processes;

shall complete construction and activation of the A–3 test stand with a completion goal of September 30, 2013;

may procure, develop, and flight test applicable components; and

shall take appropriate actions to ensure timely and cost-effective development of the Space Launch System and the multi-purpose crew vehicle, including the use of a procurement approach that incorporates adequate and effective oversight, the facilitation of contractor efficiencies, and the stream-lining of contract and procurement requirements.