NASA-STD-5002, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: LOAD ANALYSES OF SPACECRAFT AND PAYLOADS (21 JUN 1996)

NASA-STD-5002, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: LOAD ANALYSES OF SPACECRAFT AND PAYLOADS (21 JUN 1996)., This standard defines the methodologies, practices, and requirements for the conduct of load analyses for payloads and spacecraft. This standard establishes general NASA policies for the definition of loads to be used in the design and development of payloads and spacecraft. Guidelines are prescribed to establish consistent practices and facilitate integration at the project and program levels. Payloads and spacecraft shall be designed to maintain structural integrity and the required degree of functionality to ensure successful operation during all phases of the expected life cycle. Flight structures and systems shall consider static and dynamic load environments to be encountered during assembly, testing, transportation, launch, ascent, space operations, extraterrestrial operations, descent, and landing.