### Question
How does the law define United States commercial provider?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 50301*, **United States commercial provider** is defined as:

> any commercial provider organized under the laws of the United States that is more than 50 percent owned by United States nationals

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

