; and (4) the budget assumptions on which the policy is based, which for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013 shall be the authorized level for the Administration’s technology program authorized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–267 , 124 Stat. 2805). (c) Policy Premise The policy shall be based on the premise that the Federal Government has an established interest in conducting research and development programs that help preserve the role of the United States as a global leader in space technologies and their application. (d) Considerations In developing the national space technology development policy, the President shall consider the following issues: (1) Long term and incremental development The extent to which the Administration should focus on long term, high-risk research or more incremental technology development, and the expected impact of that decision on the United States economy. (2) Military and commercial needs The extent to which the Administration should address military and commercial needs. (3) Coordination with federal agencies How the Administration will coordinate its technology program with other Federal agencies. (4) Administration, university, and industry research The extent to which the Administration will conduct research in-house, fund university research, and collaborate on industry research and the expected impact of that mix of funding on the supply of United States workers for industry. (e) Consultation In the development of the national space technology development policy, the President shall consult widely with academic and industry experts and with Federal agencies. The Administrator may enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to help develop the policy. 40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program (a) Finding That Suborbital Science Missions Are Critical The report entitled Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing a Workforce