### Question
How is the term commercial provider defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial provider** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 50101* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 50101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities > CHAPTER 501-SPACE COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

