2.3.1 - System Safety

2.3.1-5 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.3.1-5-1 Ensure compliance with orbital debris mitigation requirements Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | For AF programs, review SMC standards applicable to space vehicle. Ensure compliance verified with orbital debris mitigation requirements in U.S. Space Command Instruction 13-4 and USDM (U.S. Government/Industry Orbital Debris Mitigation Practices, U.S. Government Orbital Debris Workshop for Industry, Nassau Bay, TX 27-29 Jan., 1998.) and with other applicable orbital debris mitigation requirements. SFWC 2.9, SFWC 3.23 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude or equivalent; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent; U.S. Space Command Instruction 13-4 and USDM, U.S. Government/Industry Orbital Debris Mitigation Practices, U.S. Government Orbital Debris Workshop for Industry, Nassau Bay, TX 27-29 Jan., 1998
2.3.1-5-2 Ensure assessment is complete to control the release of debris during normal operations Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | NA SFWC 2.9.1 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude or equivalent; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent
2.3.1-5-3 Ensure assessment is complete to minimize debris generated by accidental explosions Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | NA SFWC 2.9.2 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent
2.3.1-5-4 Ensure assessment is complete to minimize the potential for on-orbit collisions with known objects or micro-meteoroids Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | NA SFWC 2.9.3 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude or equivalent; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent
2.3.1-5-5 Ensure assessment is complete to minimize the potential for on-orbit collisions with small objects that of sufficient size to prevent post mission disposal Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure identification of shielding or location of critical spacecraft components that protect the spacecraft's capability for post-mission disposal in the event of a collision with debris smaller than 1cm, as required. If tether systems are to be used, analyze the probability of collision with cataloged objects and small debris for both intact and severed conditions. SFWC 2.9.3.1, SFWC 2.9.3.2 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude or equivalent; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent
2.3.1-5-6 Ensure disposal procedures completed for launch vehicle components, upper-stage, spacecraft and other payloads at the end of mission life Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Phase D3 | NA SFWC 2.9.4 NA NASA STD 8719.14, Rev 4, Process for Limiting Orbital Debris; SMC-S-015, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Geosynchronous Altitude or equivalent; SMC-S-022, End-of-Life Disposal of Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit or equivalent