14 CFR § 400.1 - Basis.

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title: "14 CFR § 400.1 - Basis."
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# 400.1 Basis.

The basis for the regulations in this chapter is the Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984, and applicable treaties and international agreements to which the United States is party.