### Question
How does NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM define implementation?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2459g*, **implementation** is defined as:

> all activity in the life cycle of a project after preliminary design, independent assessment of the preliminary design, and approval to proceed into implementation, including critical design, development, certification, launch, operations, disposal of assets, and, for technology programs, development, testing, analysis, and communication of the results

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2459g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

