; and (B) investigating new or improved capabilities. (2) Funds For the purpose of carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make funds available for— (A) flight testing; (B) payload development; and (C) hardware related to subparagraphs (A) and (B). (b) Reaffirmation of Policy Congress reaffirms that the Administrator should provide flight opportunities for payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes as authorized by section 40905 of this title. 71766. Space Act Agreements (a) Funded Space Act Agreements To the extent appropriate, the Administrator shall seek to maximize the value of contributions provided by other parties under a funded Space Act Agreement in order to advance the Administration’s mission. (b) Non-Exclusivity (1) In general The Administrator shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue each Space Act Agreement— (A) except as provided in paragraph (2), on a nonexclusive basis; (B) in a manner that ensures all non-government parties have equal access to Administration resources; and (C) exercising reasonable care not to reveal unique or proprietary information. (2) Exclusivity If the Administrator determines an exclusive arrangement is necessary, the Administrator shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue the Space Act Agreement— (A) utilizing a competitive selection process when exclusive arrangements are necessary