scope:

PURPOSE

This directive defines the process for the administration and application of the Goddard Rules for the Design, Development, Verification and Operation of Flight Systems. This includes the control of changes, compliance verification and deviation/waiver management.

APPLICABILITY

This directive applies to all space flight products for which GSFC is responsible, including spacecraft, instruments, and subsystems. These requirements apply to ground support equipment where expressly stated in a rule. These requirements do not apply to sub-orbital projects. This directive applies to projects that will complete Mission Conformation Readiness Review (MCRR) on or after April 1, 2005. The GSFC Program Management Council (PMC) shall determine the scope of the application of this directive on all other space flight products.