Providing Guidance For Suborbital And Orbital Vehicles And Space Stations
ASTM International’s Committee F47 on Commercial Space Flight announced it is developing a proposed standard containing recommended practices and design elements for suborbital and orbital space vehicles, and orbital platforms or space stations. Formed in 2016, the committee has enabled private and public entities involved in developing and commercializing space flight operations to use ASTM’s neutral forum to develop safety and quality standards along with recommended practices that best position the industry for future regulatory requirements while also allowing room for innovation as this rapidly-expanding field progresses.