51 USC 50134 – Use of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles
(a)
(1) convert any missile described in subsection (c) to a space transportation vehicle configuration; or
(2) transfer ownership of any such missile to another person, except as provided in subsection (b).
Terms Used In 51 USC 50134
- vehicle: includes every description of carriage or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on land. See 1 USC 4
(b)
(1)
(A) would result in cost savings to the Federal Government when compared to the cost of acquiring space transportation services from United States commercial providers;
(B) meets all mission requirements of the agency, including performance, schedule, and risk requirements;
(C) is consistent with international obligations of the United States; and
(D) is approved by the Secretary of Defense or the designee of the Secretary of Defense.
(2)
(c)
(1) were formerly used by the Department of Defense for national defense purposes as intercontinental ballistic missiles; and
(2) have been declared excess to United States national defense needs and are in compliance with international obligations of the United States.