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


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 30308*, **commercial provider** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 30308*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Administrative Provisions > CHAPTER 303-CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT**

