In manned space programs the requirements for safety are considerably more stringent than those placed on earlier European space programs. Safety must be taken into account not simply during launch site operations but throughout the entire mission. Additionally, safety has become an important constraint at all phases of the project. The main threat to safety is organization malfunction. Development of an organization sufficiently robust to withstand such malfunctions is identified as an essential step towards the achievement of an acceptable level of safety. The safety approach envisaged for the manned space program is compared with that established for civil aviation. Organizational characteristics favorable for the achievement of safety are identified.
Organisational Robustness for Manned Space Flight
1991
4 pages
Report
No indication
English
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