; (2) develop policies that promote infrastructure improvements at licensed public launch sites; (3) provide technical assistance and guidance to licensed public spaceports; (4) promote United States licensed spaceports within the Department; and (5) strengthen the Nation’s competitiveness in launch infrastructure and increase resilience for the Federal Government and commercial customers. (c) Recognition In carrying out the functions assigned in subsection (b), the Secretary shall recognize the unique needs and distinctions of spaceports that— (1) launch to orbit