NASA payloads often incorporate hazards which can pose significant risk to life and property. NASA payload missions require the coordination of efforts among a diverse group of participants who have varying responsibilities and authorities. These missions can present unique challenges to the payload safety assurance process, which often involves numerous organizations internal and external to the Agency. The Office of Safety and Mission Assurance has established the NASA Payloads Safety Program to assist payload projects in obtaining the necessary safety approvals to assure that NASA Safety policy is satisfied.

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Safety Guidance for Payloads
Payload Safety Program Video
NASA-STD-8719.24 NASA Payload Safety Requirements
NASA-STD-8719.24 NASA Payload Safety Requirements Annex
NPR 8715.7A Expendable Launch Vehicle Payload Safety Program