Title 51 — National and Commercial Space ProgramsRelease 119-73
§51301 Definitions
Title 51 › Subtitle Subtitle V— - Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities › Chapter CHAPTER 513— - SPACE RESOURCE COMMERCIAL EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION › § 51301
Summary
Defines three terms: asteroid resource—resource on or in one asteroid; space resource—nonliving outer-space resource including water and minerals; United States citizen—as in section 50902.
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Title 51, §51301
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In this chapter:
(1)The term “asteroid resource” means a space resource found on or within a single asteroid.
(2)(A)The term “space resource” means an abiotic resource in situ in outer space.
(B)The term “space resource” includes water and minerals.
(3)The term “United States citizen” has the meaning given the term “citizen of the United States” in section 50902.
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51 U.S.C. § 51301
Title 51 — National and Commercial Space Programs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73