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51 U.S.C. 51301: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 51-NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMSCHAPTER 513-SPACE RESOURCE COMMERCIAL EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION
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§51301. Definitions

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.

(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title IV, § 402(a) , Nov. 25, 2015 , 129 Stat. 721 .)