PURPOSE

This NPG delineates the implementing guidelines for the Agency's use of animals in research, testing, teaching, and hardware development activities, including such activities conducted in non-U.S. facilities and fight vehicles.

APPLICABILITY

This NPG applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities, and to all activities involving animals funded by or sponsored by NASA, or conducted in or on NASA facilities, aircraft, or spacecraft. Such activities include those conducted under a cooperative agreement or grant, reimbursable agreement, or other arrangement or agreement, entered into by NASA and another Government agency, private entity, non-Federal public entity, or foreign entity.