### Question
How does NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM define launch vehicle?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2465c*, **launch vehicle** is defined as:

> 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**

