Attention is given to the reliability controls in manned spacecraft programs, taking into account the project Mercury, the Gemini program, the Apollo program, the Skylab program, and the Apollo-Soyuz test project. Reliability controls used in these programs are related to reliability management, parts and materials control, failure mode and effects analysis, reliability quantitative analysis, problem reporting and corrective action control, test control, limited-life control, and milestone reviews. A summary is presented of the major reliability tasks and innovations being used on the Space Shuttle program. Examples of these innovations include improved management techniques and an early identification of specific certification tests.


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    Title :

    United States manned spacecraft reliability experience


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress ; 1974 ; Amsterdam, Netherlands


    Publication date :

    1974-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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