### Question
How is the "incident" defined?


### Answer
The term **incident** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 70701* as follows -

> either an accident or a deliberate act

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 70701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Access to Space > CHAPTER 707-HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION COMMISSION**

