### Question
Can you define what launch vehicle means?


### Answer
**Launch vehicle** is defined as the following in *51 U.S.C. § 70103*:

> any vehicle constructed for the purpose of operating in, or placing a payload in, outer space

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 70103*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Access to Space > CHAPTER 701-USE OF SPACE SHUTTLE OR ALTERNATIVES**

