Title 51: National and Commercial Space Programs
NASA authorization, commercial space launch licensing, space resource rights, and aeronautics research.
7 chapters · 145 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
National Aeronautics and Space Act — Congressional Declaration of Policy
Congress declares U.S. space activities should serve peaceful purposes and benefit humanity. NASA's mission includes expanding space knowledge, improving space technology, and maintaining U.S. leadership in space.
Commercial Space Launch Act — Findings and Purposes
The Commercial Space Launch Act supports private space companies by streamlining licensing for commercial rocket launches and promoting U.S. competitiveness in the commercial space industry.
Space Resource Exploration and Utilization
American citizens and companies that mine resources from asteroids or other space bodies have legal ownership rights over those resources, subject to U.S. law and international obligations.
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