BS ISO 16699:2015 focuses on disposal of launch vehicle stages used during launch of
spacecraft to be operated in space where the orbital launch stages are left in orbit after the spacecraft
are released.End-of-mission disposal of launch vehicle orbital stages broadly means removing the stages from the
protected regions of space (see ISO 24113) so as not to collide or otherwise interfere with the other
users of those protected regions in the future. ISO 24113 also requires that "During the disposal phase,
a spacecraft or launch vehicle orbital stage shall permanently deplete or make safe all remaining onboard
sources of stored energy in a controlled sequence." These "passivation" actions are typically
either accomplished in the course of disposal, or immediately follow the disposal operations. In this
document, the term "disposal actions" refers to both disposal manoeuvres and to passivation actions
(note: passivation actions are not required after the final manoeuvre leading to a controlled re-entry).ISO 24113 provides six options for spacecraft or orbital launch stage disposal. This International
Standard specifies techniques for planning and executing disposal of orbital launch stages that are
consistent with ISO 24113 requirements, reflect current internationally accepted guidelines, and
consider current operational procedures and best practices.Cross References:ISO 24113:2011ISO 27852ISO 27875ISO 14303ISO 15864ISO 16127ISO 17401ISO 26872All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.