### Question
What is the definition of space recovery support facilities?


### Answer
The definition of **space recovery support facilities** is as follows in *51 U.S.C. § 50501*:

> facilities required to support activities related to the recovery of payloads returned from space to a space recovery site, including operations and control, communications, flight safety functions, and payload processing

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 50501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities > CHAPTER 505-COMMERCIAL SPACE COMPETITIVENESS**

