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PURPOSE. This instruction provides definitions and identifies responsibilities involved in the verification and validation of flight hardware, flight software, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) (i.e., hardware or software) interfacing with flight hardware and software for which MSFC has responsibility. It defines the detailed tasks and identifies the organizations responsible for conducting the tasks that serve as the basis for certifying that the product meets the requirements. These requirements include applicable Regulatory, Agency, Center, Program, and customer or user requirements. Implementation of this instruction will satisfy what is defined in MPR 8060.1 as verification and validation.

APPLICABILITY. Verification and validation in accordance with this Marshall Work Instruction (MWI) shall be required for each program and project within the scope of MPR 8060.1.