Safety Design for Space Systems 2nd Edition

Capture the critical imperatives of safe space operations with Safety Design for Space Systems, 2nd Edition by Tommaso Sgobba; Gary Musgrave; Gary Johnson; Michael T. Kezirian. This authoritative guide cuts through complexity to deliver practical, standards-driven approaches for designing, assessing, and certifying safety across launch, on-orbit, and re-entry phases.

Inside, you’ll find clear, application-focused coverage of risk assessment, hazard analysis, reliability engineering, fault-tolerant design, collision and debris mitigation, human-spaceflight considerations, and regulatory compliance. Case studies and real-world examples illustrate how to translate theory into robust system architectures that meet international norms—from NASA and ESA requirements to evolving commercial standards. Technical yet accessible, the book balances rigorous methodology with actionable checklists, making it ideal for engineers, program managers, safety officers, and advanced students.

Whether you’re developing next-generation satellites, crewed spacecraft, or space infrastructure, this edition equips you with proven tools to anticipate failures, quantify risk, and implement design solutions that protect people, assets, and missions. Written by leading practitioners, it reflects lessons learned across government, industry, and academic programs—relevant to organizations and professionals across the United States, Europe, Asia, and other global space hubs.

Make safety your strategic advantage: bring best-practice frameworks and up-to-date insights to every stage of your program lifecycle. Secure your team’s confidence, satisfy regulators, and increase mission success rates with a reference designed for real-world impact. Order Safety Design for Space Systems, 2nd Edition today and strengthen the foundation of your next space project.

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