United States · Law · S
S. 459 (101st)
An Act to amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to the use of inventions in outer space.
Introduced
28 February 1989
Last action
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Status
Became Public Law No: 101-580.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 and the Federal patent law to provide that any invention made, used, or sold in outer space on an aeronautical and space vehicle under the jurisdiction or control of the United States shall be considered made, used, or sold within the United States. Applies this provision to all patents granted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, with certain exceptions.
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9 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN
Referred in House (text)
Referred in House · EN
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 16 November 1990
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 1 May 1990
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 19 April 1990
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 28 February 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/459
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/s/459