Evaluation Mechanism for Spacecraft Pre Launch Debris-Generation Explosion Risk Assessment: Updated 2022

Abstract

The current assessment methodology generalizes lessons learned in past evaluations to define a general procedure that is available to evaluate future missions. This methodology covers all phases of operation of the spacecraft, including deployment, mission, disposal maneuvers, passivation, and end-of-life (disposal orbit). In general, the subsystems determined to be a source of risk for debris generation are those that contain stored energy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 13, 2022
Accession Number
AD1195359

Entities

People

  • John Desain

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change
  • Critical Temperature
  • Electric Power
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Energy
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Risk Analysis
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Debris
  • Space Objects
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris