### Question
How is the "cooperating party" defined?


### Answer
The term **cooperating party** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 20139* as follows -

> any person who enters into an agreement with the Administration for the performance of cooperative scientific, aeronautical, or space activities to carry out the purposes of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 20139*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-General Program and Policy Provisions > CHAPTER 201-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

