
      (a) Any invention made, used or sold in outer space on a space
    object or component thereof under the jurisdiction or control of
    the United States shall be considered to be made, used or sold
    within the United States for the purposes of this title, except
    with respect to any space object or component thereof that is
    specifically identified and otherwise provided for by an
    international agreement to which the United States is a party, or
    with respect to any space object or component thereof that is
    carried on the registry of a foreign state in accordance with the
    Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space.
      (b) Any invention made, used or sold in outer space on a space
    object or component thereof that is carried on the registry of a
    foreign state in accordance with the Convention on Registration of
    Objects Launched into Outer Space, shall be considered to be made,
    used or sold within the United States for the purposes of this
    title if specifically so agreed in an international agreement
    between the United States and the state of registry.

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