### Question
How does SPACE COMMERCE define space transportation services?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 50101*, **space transportation services** is defined as:

> the preparation of a space transportation vehicle and its payloads for transportation to, from, or within outer space, or in suborbital trajectory, and the conduct of transporting a payload to, from, or within outer space, or in suborbital trajectory

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 50101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities > CHAPTER 501-SPACE COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

