aeronautical and space activities
Defined in 4 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“aeronautical and space activities” has the meaning given to such term in section 2452(1) of this title;
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 2486BThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this chapter
Aeronautical and space activities.—The term “aeronautical and space activities” has the meaning given the term in section 20103 of this title.
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- 2010–202651 U.S.C. § 40302National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
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.
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- 2010–202651 U.S.C. § 20103National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “aeronautical and space activities” has the meaning given the term in section 20103 of this title.
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- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 40302National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
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.
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- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 20103National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter
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
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 2452The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this chapter