### Question
How is the term developer defined?


### Answer
The term **developer** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 20139* as the following:

> a United States person (other than a natural person) who—


(A) is a party to an agreement with the Administration for the purpose of developing new technology for an experimental aerospace vehicle

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 20139*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-General Program and Policy Provisions > CHAPTER 201-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

