DAFMAN91-222 — Space Safety Investigations And Reports

DAFMAN91-222 governs safety investigations and reports involving space systems and their unique support equipment and systems.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN91-222
  • Title: SPACE SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS
  • Date: 2025-03-06

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DAFMAN91-222 addresses space mishap classification, on-orbit anomaly and event reporting, hazard reporting, investigation membership, evidence collection, and safety report procedures. It also sets requirements for records, waivers, supplements, and information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974.

Topics covered

  • Space safety investigations
  • On-orbit anomaly reporting
  • Space mishap classification
  • Hazard reporting
  • Safety Investigation Board membership
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Privileged safety information
  • Safety report procedures

Questions and answers

What major changes were made in DAFMAN91-222?

Major changes include adding United States Space Force language where appropriate, clarifying research, development, test, and evaluation reporting requirements, clarifying on-orbit anomaly reporting requirements, and adding investigation and safety report procedures.

What records requirements apply to processes prescribed in DAFMAN91-222?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN91-222?

The authorities to waive wing, unit, or delta level requirements in this publication are identified with a tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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