### Question
What is the definition of payload?


### Answer
The definition of **payload** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 2465c*:

> an object which a person undertakes to place in outer space by means of a launch vehicle, and includes subcomponents of the launch vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2465c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

