### Question
How does the law define field related to space?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 40302*, **field related to space** is defined as:

> any academic discipline or field of study (including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, and engineering, space technology, education, economics, sociology, communications, planning, law, international affairs, and public administration) which is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 40302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Aeronautics and Space Research and Education > CHAPTER 403-NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM**

