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[CITE: 42USC2452]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                   CHAPTER 26--NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM
 
                    SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 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.

(Pub. L. 85-568, title I, Sec. 103, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 427; Pub. L. 
98-52, title I, Sec. 108, July 15, 1983, 97 Stat. 285.)

                       References in Text

    This chapter, referred to in introductory clause, was in the 
original ``this Act'', meaning Pub. L. 85-568, July 29. 1958, 72 Stat. 
426, as amended, known as the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 
1958. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short 
Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.


                               Amendments

    1983--Par. (1)(C), (D). Pub. L. 98-52 added cl. (C) and redesignated 
former cl. (C) as (D).

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in section 2486b of this title.
