Federal · Title 51 — National And Commercial Space Programs
51 U.S.C. § 70103: Commercial payloads on space launch system
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The term “launch vehicle” means any vehicle constructed for the purpose of operating in, or placing a payload in, outer space. The term “payload” means an object which a person undertakes to place in outer space by means of a launch vehicle, and includes subcomponents of the launch vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object. the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space launch system; or launching of the payload on the space launch system is important for either national security or foreign policy purposes.
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