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Executive Order 13419

National Aeronautics Research and Development

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In simple terms

This executive order establishes a national policy to advance U.S. aeronautics research and development through 2020, directing the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review federal aeronautics R&D funding, develop a national plan, and coordinate across government agencies and with private sector partners. The order emphasizes technological leadership, infrastructure maintenance, workforce development, and technology transition from research to applications.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 77565

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 71 FR 77565

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Biennial plan updates due for Presidential approval

  4. National aeronautics R&D plan due for Presidential approval

Key directives

  • Director of OSTP to review federal aeronautics R&D funding and activities
  • Director to recommend actions to advance U.S. technological leadership in aeronautics
  • Director to develop and submit national aeronautics R&D plan within 1 year
  • Director to submit biennial plan updates thereafter
  • Director to monitor and report on plan implementation
  • Agencies to develop measures for improving R&D dissemination and technology transition
  • Director assigned functions under section 101(c) of NASA Authorization Act of 2005

Who is ordered

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Policy declaration takes effect
  • Director assigned functions from NASA Authorization Act

Near term (90d)

  • Review of federal aeronautics R&D funding and activities begins

Long term

  • National aeronautics R&D plan due
  • Biennial plan updates begin
  • Policy guidance through 2020

Risks & tensions

  • Policy horizon extends to 2020 but lacks binding funding commitments—implementation subject to appropriations
  • Coordination requirement across NASA, DOD, DOT, and OMB may create jurisdictional friction
  • Technology transition from R&D to applications historically challenging in aerospace sector
  • Private sector primacy clause ('only undertake roles not more appropriately performed by private sector') may limit federal investment scope
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