### Question
How is the term launch vehicle defined?


### Answer
The term **launch vehicle** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2465c* as the following:

> any vehicle constructed for the purpose of operating in, or placing a payload in, outer space

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2465c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

