### Question
What is the definition of baseline?


### Answer
The definition of **baseline** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 878a*:

> the program as set following contract award and preliminary design review of the space and ground systems

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 878a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

