Safety processes for human launches
Crewed launches follow stringent safety procedures that span vehicle qualification, crew health, mission rehearsals, and countdown protocols. Multiple independent reviews verify readiness.
Common safety elements:
- System-level qualification testing and flight certification.
- Redundant life support and abort systems.
- Comprehensive preflight medical exams and quarantine when needed.
- Full mission simulations and emergency response training.
Real-time safeguards
- Launch commit criteria include weather, vehicle health, and ground system readiness.
- Abort options and contingency plans are predefined.
- Continuous monitoring by flight control teams until the crew reaches a safe trajectory.
These measures minimize risk and prepare crews and ground teams for both nominal operation and emergency response.