51 U.S.C. § 20103 — Definitions

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51 U.S.C. § 20103

Title51 — National and Commercial Space Programs

ChapterSUBCHAPTER I—SHORT TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND DEFINITIONS

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51 U.S.C. § 20103.

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In this chapter:

(1)Aeronautical and space activities.—The term "aeronautical and space activities" means—

(A)research into, and the solution of, problems of flight within and outside the Earth's atmosphere;

(B)the development, construction, testing, and operation for research purposes of aeronautical and space vehicles;

(C)the operation of a space transportation system including the space shuttle, upper stages, space platforms, and related equipment; and

(D)such other activities as may be required for the exploration of space.

(2)Aeronautical and space vehicles.—The term "aeronautical and space vehicles" means aircraft, missiles, satellites, and other space vehicles, manned and unmanned, together with related equipment, devices, components, and parts.

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In this chapter:
(1) Aeronautical and space activities.—The term "aeronautical and space activities" means—
(A) research into, and the solution of, problems of flight within and outside the Earth's atmosphere;
(B) the development, construction, testing, and operation for research purposes of aeronautical and space vehicles;
(C) the operation of a space transportation system including the space shuttle, upper stages, space platforms, and related equipment; and
(D) such other activities as may be required for the exploration of space.
(2) Aeronautical and space vehicles.—The term "aeronautical and space vehicles" means aircraft, missiles, satellites, and other space vehicles, manned and unmanned, together with related equipment, devices, components, and parts.

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History

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3332.)

Editorial Notes

In paragraph (1)(A), the word "Earth's" is capitalized for consistency in title 51.

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