NASA-STD-5003 Fracture Control Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Shuttle

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This Technical Standard approved by NASA October 7, 1996. 32 p. The purpose of this document is to establish the fracture control requirements for all payload hardware to be launched or retrieved using the Space Shuttle. Meeting these requirements implements the minimum fracture control requirements of National Space Transportation System (NSTS) 1700.7, Safety Policy and Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Transportation System. All payload fracture control shall be in accordance with the requirements stated herein.