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


### Answer
The term **cooperating party** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2458c* 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2458c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

