MSFC-MNL-1951, CHANGE PROCESSING, TRACKING, AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE. The change processing, tracking, and accounting system (CPTAS) was developed by the computational mission services contractor (CMSC) for MSFC Science and Engineering Directorate, Systems Analysis and Integration Laboratory, and the Configuration Management Diveision. This system is the interactive data processing sysem that provides configuration management information, change accountability, engineering documentation control, consistent processing documenation, and conformity to all applicable standards.

MSFC-PLAN-3204B, MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (MSFC)SOFTWARE ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PLAN. The purpose of this plan is to define the implementation of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) software development process improvement effort and to document how MSFC supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Software Engineering Initiative Implementation Plan. In compliance with the NASA Software Policies NPD 2820.1, a major benefit that MSFC derives from the implementation of this initiative is improved software development and acquisition processes enabling MSFC to develop and acquire higher quality software. A major focus of this effort is to improve the processes and practices in use at MSFC by continually measuring our level of maturity against the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model/ Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMM/CMMI). In accordance with MWI 7120.4, this document adheres to the mandatory template for a Multiprogram/Project Common-Use document. Sections 1 through 3 of the center plan required content as defined in Appendix C of the NASA Software Engineering Initiative Implementation Plan are addressed in Section 1.1, Section 1.2, and Section 1.3 of this plan, respectively.

MSFC-PROC-1301, GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIRED MATERIALS CONTROL PROCEDURES. The purpose of this document is to provide a clear and concise description of the methods used to obtain compliance with materials control requirements (for spaceflight and STS applications" It is intended as a guide to the payload developer, scientist, contractor in providing the methodology needed to assure that materials used meet the application requirements.

MSFC-PROC-166, PROCEDURE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DETAILED PARTS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND HYDRAULIC FLUIDS FOR SPACE VEHICLES, CLEANING, TESTING, AND HANDLING. The purpose of this procedure is to establish standard criteria for cleaning,testing, and handling hydraulic system detailed parts, components, assemblies, and hydraulic fluids on space vehicles and related ground support equipment.

MSFC-PROC-1721, TAPE LIFT PARTICLE COUNTING PROCEDURES. This method covers a procedure for counting and sizing particulate matter 5 microns and larger using the tape lift method.

MSFC-PROC-1831, THE ANALYSIS OF NONVOLATILE RESIDUE CONTENT BASED ON ASTM F 331-72. The purpose of this procedure is to establish a standard method for analysis of nonvolatile residue in liquids.

MSFC-PROC-1832, THE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF NONVOLATILE RESIDUE CONTENT ON CRITICAL SURFACES. The purposed of this procedure is to establish a standard method for sampling and analysis of nonvolatile residue content on critical surfaces.

MSFC-PROC-3257 (BASELINE) OUTGASSING TEST PROCEDURE FOR ON-METALLIC MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTAMINATION SENSITIVE SURFACES IN A THERMAL VACUUM ENVIRONMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE. The purpose of this procedure is to define the operational test method to support MSFC-SPEC-1443 “Outgassing Test for Non-Metallic Materials Associated with Contamination Sensitive Surfaces in a Thermal Vacuum Environment.” This specification was written to supplement JSC-SP-R-0022 “Specification for Vacuum Stability Requirements of Polymeric Material for Spacecraft Application” since it was found that materials could meet the requirements of JSC-SP-R-0022 but still contaminate sensitive surfaces to a point that they become non-functional. The scope of this procedure is limited to the VCMO test chamber (ECN 1440934) and associated support hardware and instrumentation located in Building 4711 room E179B. Operators are expected to be familiar with ASTM E 595, MSFC-SPEC-1443 and all current governing ISO documents before proceeding with testing.

MSFC-PROC-404, GASES, DRYING AND PRESERVATION CLEANLINESS LEVEL AND INSPECTION METHODS. The purpose of this procedures is to establish requirements of cleanliness and methods of testing to assure that gases used in cleaning, testing, drying, and preservation of space systems, subsystems, components, and support equipment meet these levels at gas utilization points.

MSFC-QPL-1918, QUALIFIED PARTS LIST PRODUCTS QUALIFIED UNDER GSFC SPECIFICATION MSFC-SPEC-1918, ABLATIVE COMPOUND, THERMAL.

MSFC-RQMT-1282A, REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF DRY FILM LUBRICANTS. These requirements apply to materials listed herein that require surface cleaning and finishing prior to application of dry film lubrication.

MSFC-RQMT-2918B, RQMTS FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONTROL. This document provides a consistent application of requirements for an electrostatic discharge (ESD) control program for electrical and electronic assemblies, and equipment, and their constituent parts susceptible to damage from ESD. This document shall not apply to ESD requirements for electrically initiated explosive devices. For propellant and explosive devices, reference MSFC-STD-1800 or other approved procedures.

MSFC-RQMT-3479, FRACTURE CONTROL RQMTS FOR COMPOSITE AND BONDED VEHICLE AND PAYLOAD STRUCTURES. This document provides the fracture control requirements for composite and bonded structures used in the construction of MSFC manned vehicle and payload hardware. The scope includes manned launch, retrieval, transfer, and landing vehicles, space habitats, and payloads or experiments that are launched, retrieved, stored, or operated during any portion of a manned spaceflight mission. Fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites, sandwich construction (bonded metallic and nonmetallic), and bonds between metallic or composite parts fall within the scope of this document. Metal and ceramic matrix structures, foam, flexible inflatable structures, liquid-fueled rocket engines, and solid propellants are specifically excluded. Also, fracture control of metallic parts/structures are not specifically covered by this document, but where metallics are used in conjunction with composites or bonds, all the provisions of this document shall be met.

MSFC-S-313-015, MATERIALS PROCESSING DOCUMENT, ADHESIVE BONDING OF EPOXY FIBERGLASS THERMAL BLANKET FASTENERS TO SUBSTRATE SURFACES. The procedures outlines in this document are intended to produce uniform, repeatable and consistent results and high quality space flight approved adhesive-bonded fastener end items.

NASA EI-CODESTD (REV. B), FLIGHT SOFTWARE BRANCH CODING STANDARD, NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (9 NOV 2004)., This document presents guidelines for coding standards to be used for Flight and Ground Software developed within the Flight Software Branch of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The section on C programming is the coding standard defined for the SPAce Readiness Coherent Lidar (SPARCLE) project. This standard was derived from the Automated Rendezvous and Capture (AR&C) C Coding Standard and the Marshall Integrated Software System (MISS) C Coding Standard. The section on C++ programming was derived from the Shooting Star Experiment (SSE) C++ Style Guide. An attempt was made to make the C++ style consistent with the C style. The section on Ada was derived from the coding standards defined for the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility-Imaging (AXAF-I) program and the Modular Rocket Engine Control Software (MRECS). The section on Program Design Language (PDL) was developed by the SPARCLE team to be used in the SPARCLE Software Design Document (SDD).

TETHERS IN SPACE HANDBOOK (3RD EDITION) (DEC 1997)., Edited by M.L. Cosmo and E.C. Lorenzini Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Grant NAG8-1160 monitored by C.C. Rupp M.L. Cosmo and E.C. Lorenzini, Principal Investigators., A new edition of the Tethers in Space Handbook was needed after the last edition published in 1989. Tether-related activities have been quite busy in the 90Õs. We have had the flights of TSS1 and TSS1-R, SEDS-1 and -2, PMG, TIPS and OEDIPUS. In less than three years there have been one international Conference on Tethers in Space, held in Washington DC, and three workshops, held at ESA/Estec in the Netherlands, at ISAS in Japan and at the University of Michigan, Ann Harbor. The community has grown and we finally have real flight data to compare our models with. The life of spaceborne tethers has not been always easy and we got our dose of setbacks, but we feel pretty optimistic for the future. We are just stepping out of the pioneering stage to start to use tethers for space science and technological applications. As we are writing this handbook TiPs, a NRL tether project is flying above our heads. There is no emphasis in affirming that as of today spaceborne tethers are a reality and their potential is far from being fully appreciated. Consequently, a large amount of new information had to be incorporated into this new edition.