NASA-STD-5002 Load Analyses of Spacecraft and Payloads

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This Technical Standard approved by NASA June 21, 1996. 20 p. This standard defines the methodologies, practices, and requirements for the conduct of load analyses for payloads and spacecraft.
This standard establishes general NASA policies for the definition of loads to be used in the design and development of payloads and spacecraft. Guidelines are prescribed to establish consistent practices and facilitate integration at the project and program levels.