### Question
How does Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities define United States?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 50501*, **United States** is defined as:

> the States, collectively

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 50501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities > CHAPTER 505-COMMERCIAL SPACE COMPETITIVENESS**

