DAFI91-202_PACAFSUP — The Us Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

DAFI91-202_PACAFSUP governs safety release documentation and launch vehicle space debris assessment reporting requirements.

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  • Publication number: DAFI91-202_PACAFSUP
  • Title: THE US AIR FORCE MISHAP PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-04-26

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It covers system descriptions, environmental, safety and occupational health hazards, testing conclusions, risk acceptance, and safety-related anomalies. It also specifies delivery schedules, review and concurrence steps, and minimum SDAR content for launch vehicle missions.

Topics covered

  • Safety release documentation
  • System descriptions
  • ESOH hazard assessment
  • Risk acceptance decisions
  • Launch vehicle space debris assessment reports
  • Orbital debris mitigation compliance
  • Launch vehicle breakup assessment

Questions and answers

When must unresolved 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 must the final launch vehicle SDAR be independently reviewed?

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)

Are SDARs required for suborbital missions?

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

What format must each launch vehicle SDAR follow?

Each launch vehicle 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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