### Question
How is the "United States commercial provider" defined?


### Answer
The term **United States commercial provider** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14701* as follows -

> a commercial provider, organized under the laws of the United States or of a State, which is—


(A) more than 50 percent owned by United States nationals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 141-COMMERCIAL SPACE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES**

