### Question
How is the "Space Launch System" defined?


### Answer
The term **Space Launch System** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 70104* as follows -

> the Space Launch System authorized under section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322)

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 70104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Access to Space > CHAPTER 701-USE OF SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM OR ALTERNATIVES**

