NASA-STD-5007, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: GENERAL FRACTURE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANNED SPACEFLIGHT SYSTEMS (13-MAR-2001) [S/S BY NASA-STD-5019]

NASA-STD-5007, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: GENERAL FRACTURE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANNED SPACEFLIGHT SYSTEMS (13-MAR-2001) [S/S BY NASA-STD-5019]., This document establishes the fracture control requirements for all manned spaceflight systems and all payloads on manned spaceflight systems. NASA-STD-5003, “Fracture Control Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Shuttle,” provides supplementary implementation information specifically for payloads using the space shuttle. These requirements are applicable to in-house activities as well as all related contractor and subcontractor efforts. These requirements are not imposed on systems other than manned spaceflight but may be tailored for use in specific cases where it is prudent to do so such as for personnel safety or when national assets are at risk This standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and all Field Centers and is intended to provide a common framework for consistent practices across NASA programs. This standard establishes requirements for fracture control of all NASA manned spaceflight systems. NASA-STD-5003, “Fracture Control Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Shuttle,” provides supplementary implementation information specifically for payloads using the space shuttle. It was developed by the NASA Fracture Control Methodology Panel to harmonize and provide a common framework for fracture control practices on NASA manned spaceflight programs. It is the policy of NASA to produce flight systems with a high degree of reliability and safety. This is accomplished through good engineering practices in the design, analyses, inspections, testing, fabrication, and operation of flight structures. In keeping with this policy, all manned spaceflight systems shall be subjected to fracture control to preclude catastrophic failure.