### Question
How does the law define baseline?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 878a*, **baseline** is defined as:

> the program as set following contract award and critical design review of the space and ground systems

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 878a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

