NASA-STD-5003, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: FRACTURE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYLOADS USING THE SPACE SHUTTLE (07 OCT 1996) [SUPERSEDES NHB 8071.1]

NASA-STD-5003, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: FRACTURE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYLOADS USING THE SPACE SHUTTLE (07 OCT 1996) [SUPERSEDES NHB 8071.1]., The purpose of this document is to establish the fracture control requirements for all payload hardware to be launched or retrieved using the Space Shuttle. Meeting these requirements implements the minimum fracture control requirements of National Space Transportation System (NSTS) 1700.7, Safety Policy and Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Transportation System. All payload fracture control shall be in accordance with the requirements stated herein.