space science data
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
Definition of Space Science Data.—In this section, the term “space science data” includes scientific data concerning—
(1) the elemental and mineralogical resources of the moon, asteroids, planets and their moons, and comets;
(2) microgravity acceleration; and
(3) solar storm monitoring.
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- 2010–202651 U.S.C. § 50113National and Commercial Space Programs · Acquisition of space science data · in this section
For purposes of this section, the term “space science data” includes scientific data concerning—
(1) the elemental and mineralogical resources of the moon, asteroids, planets and their moons, and comets;
(2) microgravity acceleration; and
(3) solar storm monitoring.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Federal Government from requiring compliance with applicable safety standards.
This section does not authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide financial assistance for the development of commercial systems for the collection of space science data.
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- 1998–present42 U.S.C. § 14713The Public Health and Welfare · Acquisition of space science data · for purposes of this section
In this section, the term “space science data” includes scientific data concerning—
(1) the elemental and mineralogical resources of the moon, asteroids, planets and their moons, and comets;
(2) microgravity acceleration; and
(3) solar storm monitoring.
Source
- 2026–present51 U.S.C. § 50113National and Commercial Space Programs · Acquisition of space science data · in this section