51 U.S.C. § 40306: Space grant college and space grant regional consortium

any institution of higher education as a space grant college; and any association or other alliance of 2 or more persons, other than individuals, as a space grant regional consortium. is maintaining a balanced program of research, education, training, and advisory services in fields related to space; will act in accordance with such guidelines as are prescribed under subsection (b)(2); and meets such other qualifications as the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate. is established for the purpose of sharing expertise, research, educational facilities or training facilities, and other capabilities in order to facilitate research, education, training, and advisory services in any field related to space; will encourage and follow a regional approach to solving problems or meeting needs relating to space, in cooperation with appropriate space grant colleges, space grant programs, and other persons in the region; will act in accordance with such guidelines as are prescribed under subsection (b)(2); and meets such other qualifications as the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate. the qualifications required to be met under paragraphs (2)(C) and (3)(D) of subsection (a); and guidelines relating to the activities and responsibilities of space grant colleges and space grant regional consortia. The Administrator may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate any designation under subsection (a).