Title 51, National and Commercial Space ProgramsRelease 119-110
§51301 Definitions
Title 51 › Subtitle V — Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities › CHAPTER 513 — SPACE RESOURCE COMMERCIAL EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION › § 51301
Summary
Defines three terms. Asteroid resource: a space resource on or within a single asteroid. Space resource: a nonliving resource in outer space, including water and minerals. United States citizen: see section 50902.
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Title 51, §51301
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In this chapter:
(1)Asteroid resource.—
The term “asteroid resource” means a space resource found on or within a single asteroid.
(2)Space resource.—
(A)In general.—
The term “space resource” means an abiotic resource in situ in outer space.
(B)Inclusions.—
The term “space resource” includes water and minerals.
(3)United states citizen.—
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
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110