### Question
How is the "space environment" defined?


### Answer
The term **space environment** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 40302* as follows -

> the environment beyond the sensible atmosphere of the Earth

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 40302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Aeronautics and Space Research and Education > CHAPTER 403-NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM**

