; and (2) where appropriate, to support multiple users. 40904. National space technology policy (a) In General The President, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a national policy to guide the space technology development programs of the United States through 2020. The policy shall include national goals for technology development and shall describe the role and responsibilities of each Federal agency that will carry out the policy. In developing the policy, the President shall utilize external studies that have been conducted on the state of United States technology development and have suggested policies to ensure continued competitiveness. (b) Content At a minimum, the national space technology development policy shall describe for the Administration— (1) the priority areas of research for technology investment; (2) the basis on which and the process by which priorities for ensuing fiscal years will be selected; (3) the facilities and personnel needed to carry out the technology development program