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Title 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS > Subtitle VII—Access to Space > CHAPTER 701—USE OF SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM OR ALTERNATIVES

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In this chapter, the term “Space Launch System” means the Space Launch System authorized under section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18322 ).

(Added Pub. L. 114–90, title I, § 117(a)(5) , Nov. 25, 2015 , 129 Stat. 718 .)

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