### Question
What is the definition of commercial provider?


### Answer
The definition of **commercial provider** is as follows in *51 U.S.C. § 50301*:

> any person or entity providing commercial reusable in-orbit space transportation services or systems, primary control of which is held by persons other than the Federal Government, a State or local government, or a foreign government

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 50301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities > CHAPTER 503-COMMERCIAL REUSABLE IN-SPACE TRANSPORTATION**

