; and (B) the understanding of the manner in which space objects and orbital debris behave in outer space. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment In the table of sections for chapter 315 of title 51, United States Code, the item relating to section 31501 is amended by inserting space situational awareness after debris . 9. Launch and reentry (a) In general Chapter 509 of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) in 50901— (A) in subsection (a)(7), by striking to ensure compliance with international obligations of the United States and to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, and national security and foreign policy interests of the United States and inserting to protect the public health and safety or safety of property, prevent violations of the international obligations of the United States, and prevent substantial harm to the national security of the United States ; and (B) in subsection (b)(3), by striking , safety of property, and national security and foreign policy interests of the United States and inserting or safety of property, prevent violations of the international obligations of the United States, and prevent substantial harm to the national security of the United States ; (2) in 50904(c)— (A) by striking , safety of property, or national security or foreign policy interests of the United States and inserting or safety of property, violate United States international obligations, or cause substantial harm to the national security of the United States ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: No launch or reentry may be prevented under this subsection on the basis of international obligations of the United States, including under the covered treaties on outer space (as such term is defined in section 80101) if the payload is included in certification under chapter 801.