; and (3) utilize, if practical and cost effective, the International Space Station for Science Mission Directorate missions in low-Earth orbit. 70909. Maximum utilization of the International Space Station (a) In General With assembly of the International Space Station complete, the Administration shall take steps to maximize the productivity and use of the International Space Station with respect to scientific and technological research and development, advancement of space exploration, and international collaboration. (b) Actions In carrying out subsection (a), the Administration shall, at a minimum, undertake the following: (1) Innovative use of u.s. segment The United States segment of the International Space Station, which has been designated as a national laboratory, shall be developed, managed, and utilized in a manner that enables the effective and innovative use of the facility, as provided in section 70911 of this title. (2) International cooperation (A) Definition of near-earth space In this paragraph, the term near-Earth space means the region of space that includes low-Earth orbit and extends out to and includes geo-synchronous orbit. (B) Use of international space station The International Space Station shall continue to be utilized as a key component of international efforts to build missions and capabilities that further the development of a human presence beyond near-Earth space and advance United States security and economic goals. The Administrator shall actively seek ways to encourage and enable the use of International Space Station capabilities to support those efforts. (3) Domestic collaboration The operations, management, and utilization of the International Space Station shall be conducted in a manner that provides opportunities for collaboration with other research programs and objectives of the United States Government in cooperation with commercial suppliers, users, and developers. 70910. Operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of United States segment (a) In General The