may permit short-duration missions to the ISS for commercial passengers. (e) Program authorization (1) Establishment The Administrator shall establish a low-Earth orbit development program to encourage the fullest commercial use and development of space by private entities in the United States. (2) Elements The program established under paragraph (1) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include activities— (A) to stimulate demand for— (i) space-based commercial research, development, and manufacturing