AFSPCI13-610 — Launch & Range Operations

AFSPCI13-610 governs Launch & Range Operations, including launch decision authority, flight worthiness, commercial space activity, and critical asset protection.

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• Publication number: AFSPCI13-610
• Title: LAUNCH & RANGE OPERATIONS
• Date: 2018-05-14

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AFSPCI13-610 addresses USSF launch ranges, launch and reentry activities, commercial space entities, payload recovery, and flight safety assessments. It requires flight worthiness certifications, critical asset protection calculations, documented mandatory positions, and risk screening.

Topics covered

• Launch decision authority
• Flight worthiness certification
• Commercial space entities
• Payload Recovery Team support
• Critical asset protection
• Probability of impact calculations
• Launch mishap recovery

Questions and answers

Is compliance with AFSPCI13-610 mandatory?

Compliance with this Memorandum is mandatory. (paragraph 1)

What must a commercial space entity hold to access USSF resources?

The commercial space entity shall hold a valid USSF CSOSA in order to be allowed access to USSF resources IAW 10 U.S.C. § 2276a and 51 U.S.C. § 50504 authorities and implementing regulations. (paragraph 3)

Who certifies flight worthiness for SSC-procured launches?

The SSC/CC will certify flight worthiness for NSS missions launching SSC-procured spacecraft on SSC-procured launch services. (paragraph 3)

What critical asset protection calculations must SLDs conduct?

Ensure Critical Asset Protection calculations are conducted IAW Attachment 8 for all launches and reentries conducted from their respective ranges. (paragraph 3)

When must critical asset protection calculation results be shared with asset owners?

Ensure calculation results are shared with asset owners NLT L-7 days. (paragraph 3)

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