§20103. Definitions

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.

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

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