2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle V - Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
Chapter 513 - Space Resource Commercial Exploration and Utilization
Sec. 51301 - Definitions

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 51301 (2019)
Section Name §51301. Definitions
Section Text

In this chapter:

(1) Asteroid resource.—The term "asteroid resource" means a space resource found on or within a single asteroid.

(2) Space resource.—

(A) In general.—The term "space resource" means an abiotic resource in situ in outer space.

(B) Inclusions.—The term "space resource" includes water and minerals.


(3) United states citizen.—The term "United States citizen" has the meaning given the term "citizen of the United States" in section 50902.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title IV, §402(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 721.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle V - Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
CHAPTER 513 - SPACE RESOURCE COMMERCIAL EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION
Sec. 51301 - Definitions
Contains section 51301
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 129 Stat. 721
Public Law References Public Law 114-90
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