NSTS 14046 (REV. D)., PAYLOAD VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM (02 JUL 1997)

NSTS 14046 (REV. D)., PAYLOAD VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM (02 JUL 1997)., The Space Shuttle provides many interfaces and services to payloads. These interfaces and services are physical as well as functional and are defined in the following: a. Interface Control Document (ICD) 2-19001, Shuttle Orbiter/Cargo Standard Interfaces b. NSTS-21000-IDD-ISS, Shuttle Orbiter/International Space Station (ISS) Interface Definition Document c. NSTS-21000-IDD-SML, Shuttle/Payload Interface Definition Document for Small Payload Accommodations d. NSTS-21000-IDD-MDK, Shuttle/Payload Interface Definition Document for Middeck Accommodations In order to maintain personnel safety and Orbiter integrity, and to ensure efficient use of flight and ground systems by all customers, the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) has established the minimum payload requirements for verifying the Payload-to-Shuttle design interfaces. Payload verification is considered a primary step toward certification of that payload for flight. It is the responsibility of the customer to verify compatibility of payload physical and functional interfaces with the applicable interface agreements. The SSP, however, intends to provide the customer maximum flexibility in determining the manner or method to be used to accomplish this verification. All payload physical and functional compliance is expected to be accomplished prior to installation of the payload in the Orbiter payload bay. Similarly, the SSP is responsible for verifying Cargo Integration Test Equipment (CITE) and Orbiter payload-dependent interface compliance prior to payload installation. This document specifically addresses payload verification. Any proposed changes to these requirements must be submitted on an SSP Change Request (CR) to the Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) Secretary. The CR must include a complete description of the change and the rationale to justify its consideration. All such requests will be processed in accordance with NSTS 07700, Volume IV, and dispositioned by the Chair of the Integration Control Board, on a Space Shuttle PRCB Directive (PRCBD).