51 U.S.C. § 51301 — Definitions

1. (1)Asteroid resourceThe term “asteroid resource” means a space resource found on or within a single asteroid.
2. (2)Space resource
   1. (A)In generalThe term “space resource” means an abiotic resource in situ in outer space.
   2. (B)InclusionsThe term “space resource” includes water and minerals.
3. (3)United states citizenThe term “United States citizen” has the meaning given the term “citizen of the United States” in section 50902.