2021 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle II - General Program and Policy Provisions
Chapter 201 - National Aeronautics and Space Program
Subchapter IV - Upper Atmosphere Research
Sec. 20162 - Definition of upper atmosphere

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 20162 (2021)
Section Name §20162. Definition of upper atmosphere
Section Text

In this subchapter, the term "upper atmosphere" means that portion of the Earth's sensible atmosphere above the troposphere.

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(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3354.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
20162 42 U.S.C. 2482. Pub. L. 85–568, title IV, §402, as added Pub. L. 94–39, §8, June 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 222.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, 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 II - General Program and Policy Provisions
CHAPTER 201 - NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER IV - UPPER ATMOSPHERE RESEARCH
Sec. 20162 - Definition of upper atmosphere
Contains section 20162
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 89 Stat. 222
124 Stat. 3354
Public Law References Public Law 85-568, Public Law 94-39, Public Law 111-314
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