DAFI91-202 — The Department Of The Air Force (daf) Mishap Prevention Program

DAFI91-202 governs safety release documentation, system safety assessments, testing safety, and launch vehicle space debris assessment reports.

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  • Publication number: DAFI91-202
  • Title: THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE (DAF) MISHAP PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-04-10

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DAFI91-202 specifies information for system descriptions, ESOH hazard discussions, testing conclusions, risk acceptance, and safety-related anomalies. It also establishes delivery schedules and minimum formats for launch vehicle space debris assessment reports, including mission, spacecraft, launch vehicle, and debris data.

Topics covered

  • Safety release documentation
  • ESOH hazard assessment
  • System testing safety
  • Risk acceptance decisions
  • Launch vehicle space debris assessment reports
  • Orbital debris mitigation
  • Spacecraft descriptions

Questions and answers

When must orbital debris mitigation compliance issues be resolved?

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)

When is the preliminary design review draft SDAR due?

Preliminary Design Review (PDR) draft SDAR: 30 days prior to the program or project PDR or equivalent program/project development milestone. (paragraph 1)

When is the final Launch Vehicle SDAR due?

The PM will submit the Final Launch Vehicle (LV) 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 (PEO or equivalent, or designated approving official). (paragraph 1)

Are SDARs required for suborbital missions?

Note: SDARs are not required for suborbital missions. (paragraph 1)

What format must each LV SDAR follow?

Each LV SDAR will follow the format shown in Table 13.4 below, and, at a minimum, include the content indicated. (paragraph 1)

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