AFI91-202_AFRCSUP governs safety releases and launch vehicle space debris assessment reports, including required content and review milestones.
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It covers system descriptions, ESOH hazards, testing safety, risk acceptance, and safety-related anomalies. It also sets SDAR delivery schedules, review requirements, formatting, and assessments of missions, spacecraft, launch vehicles, debris, explosions, and intentional breakups.
Any orbital debris mitigation compliance issues not resolved by the PDR require resolution no later than the Critical Design Review (CDR) or equivalent program/project development milestone. (paragraph 1)
Note: SDARs are not required for suborbital missions. (paragraph 1)
The PM will submit the Final Launch Vehicle SDAR 30 days prior to the launch approval process (Air Force Operational Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, or equivalent) for approval and signature by the appropriate acquisition authorities (Center Commander or equivalent, or designated approving official). (paragraph 1)
Prior to final SDAR approval the Center (or equivalent) technical and/or safety subject matter expert will independently review the final launch vehicle SDAR. (paragraph 1)
Each launch vehicle SDAR will follow the format shown in Table 13.4 below and, at a minimum, include the content indicated. (paragraph 1)