AIAA - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Scope
This document establishes a standard for the design@ analysis@ material selection and characterization@ fabrication@ test@ and inspection of structural items in space systems@ including payloads@ spacecraft@ upper-stages@ and expendable and reusable launch vehicles. This standard@ when implemented on a particular space system@ will assure high confidence in achieving safe@ reliable operation in all phases of the mission. This document applies specifically to all structural items including fracture-critical hardware used in space systems during all phases of the mission??with the following exceptions: adaptive structures@ engines@ solid rocket nozzles@ and thermal protection systems.