### Question
How does the law define cis-lunar space?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18302*, **cis-lunar space** is defined as:

> the region of space from the Earth out to and including the region around the surface of the Moon

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 159-SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE**

