### Question
How is the term total potential national mission model defined?


### Answer
The term **total potential national mission model** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14735* as the following:

> a model that—


(A) is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, to assess the total potential space missions to be conducted in the United States during a specified period of time

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14735*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 141-COMMERCIAL SPACE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF SPACE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES**

