; (2) low-Earth orbit should be used as a test bed to advance human space exploration and scientific discoveries; and (3) the ISS is a critical component of economic, commercial, and industrial development in low-Earth orbit. (b) Human presence requirement The United States shall continuously maintain the capability for a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit through and beyond the useful life of the ISS. 209. Extension and modification relating to International Space Station (a) Policy Section 501(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18351(a) ) is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2030 . (b) Maintenance of United States segment and assurance of continued operations Section 503(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18353(a) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2030 . (c) Research capacity allocation and integration of research payloads Section 504(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18354(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence— (A) by striking As soon as practicable and all that follows through 2011, and inserting The ; and (B) by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2030 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), in the third sentence, by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2030 . (d) Maintenance of use (1) In general Section 70907 of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking 2024 and inserting 2030 ; (B) in subsection (a), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2030 ; and (C) in subsection (b)(3), by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2030 . (e) Transition plan reports Section 50111(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028