### Question
How does the law define commercial provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14701*, **commercial provider** is defined as:

> any person providing space transportation services or other space-related activities, primary control of which is held by persons other than Federal, State, local, and foreign governments

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 141-COMMERCIAL SPACE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES**

