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. 51303 - Asteroid resource and space resource rights

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 51303 (2019)
Section Name §51303. Asteroid resource and space resource rights
Section Text

A United States citizen engaged in commercial recovery of an asteroid resource or a space resource under this chapter shall be entitled to any asteroid resource or space resource obtained, including to possess, own, transport, use, and sell the asteroid resource or space resource obtained in accordance with applicable law, including the international obligations of the United States.

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. 51303 - Asteroid resource and space resource rights
Contains section 51303
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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