42 U.S.C. § 2452 : US Code - Section 2452: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 2452 : US Code - Section 2452: Definitions

As used in this chapter -
(1) 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; and
(2) 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.