The fundamental goal of the U.S. space program is to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable access to space. Despite the inherent danger of space launches, the U.S. space program has demonstrated its ability to protect the public. No launch site worker or member of the general public has been killed or seriously injured in any of the 4,600 launches conducted at the ER and WR during the entire 50-year history of the space age.
Streamlining Space Launch Range Safety discusses whether range safety processes can be made more efficient and less costly without compromising public safety. This report presents six primary recommendations, which address risk management, Africa gates, roles and responsibilities, range safety documentation [EWR 127-1]), global positioning system (GPS) receiver tracking systems, and risk standards for aircraft and ships.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Risk Management Approaches to Safety
4 Flight Safety Requirements
5 Incursions
Appendix A: Findings and Recommendations
Appendix B: Biographies of Committee Members
Appendix C: Participants in Committee Meetings
Appendix D: Studies Related to Space Launch Range Safety
Appendix E: Safety Modeling and Analysis
Acronyms
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