### Question
What does space vehicle mean?


### Answer
**Space vehicle** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 2458b*:

> an object intended for launch, launched or assembled in outer space, including the Space Shuttle and other components of a space transportation system, together with related equipment, devices, components and parts

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2458b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

