government astronaut
Defined in 3 places of the United States Code.
Government astronaut.—The term "government astronaut" has the meaning given the term in section 50902.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–202651 U.S.C. § 20148National and Commercial Space Programs · Indemnification; NASA launch services and reentry services · in this section
- 2017–202651 U.S.C. § 70702National and Commercial Space Programs · Establishment of Commission · in this section
The term “government astronaut” has the meaning given the term in section 50902.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 20148National and Commercial Space Programs · Indemnification; NASA launch services and reentry services · in this section
- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 70702National and Commercial Space Programs · Establishment of Commission · in this section
"government astronaut" means an individual who—
(A) is designated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under section 20113(n);
(B) is carried within a launch vehicle or reentry vehicle in the course of his or her employment, which may include performance of activities directly relating to the launch, reentry, or other operation of the launch vehicle or reentry vehicle; and
(C) is either—
(i) an employee of the United States Government, including the uniformed services, engaged in the performance of a Federal function under authority of law or an Executive act; or
(ii) an international partner astronaut.
Source
- 2015–present51 U.S.C. § 50902National and Commercial Space Programs · Definitions · in this chapter