### Question
How is the term in-space transportation vehicle defined?


### Answer
The term **in-space transportation vehicle** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 50301* as the following:

> a vehicle designed—


(A) to be based and operated in space

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

