### Question
What is the definition of space vehicle?


### Answer
The definition of **space vehicle** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 31*:

> a man-made device, either manned or unmanned, designed for operation beyond the Earth's atmosphere

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 31*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 2-AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR VEHICLES**

