AFI 10-1202 — index record
| Number | AFI 10-1202 |
|---|---|
| Title | SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP) MANAGEMENT |
| Published | November 15, 2010 |
| Certified current | November 15, 2010 |
| Office of primary responsibility | SAF/AQ |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Transfer, May 10, 2022 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive AFPD10-12 Space. This instruction implements guidance on the Department of Defense (DoD) Space Test Program (STP), which was formally established in 1965, as well as the DoD Space Experiments Review Board (SERB; in this instruction, SERB refers to the DoD Board). It captures the revised management and funding policies, and reaffirmation of the Air Force as the Executive Agent for STP in the 2002 Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef) Memorandum, Space Test Program Management and Funding Policy. Additionally, it incorporates guidance to STP outlined in the 2004 Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Memorandum, Auxiliary Payload Approval Policy and 2004 Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Memorandum, Implementation Plan for Rideshare Missions on EELV DoD Assets. Send comments and refer recommended changes to SAF/AQSL, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1060. Ensure that all records created as a result of
Summary of changes, as printed
This publication substantially revises the combined Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-1202, Army Regulation (AR) 70-43, and Operational Naval Instruction (OPNAVINST) 3913.1A (dated 1 April 1998). It incorporates revisions to the original management and funding policy as stated in the 2002 DepSecDef Memorandum. Additionally, it provides further guidance on SERB processes and membership. This publication adds the responsibility for STP management as it applies to DoD auxiliary payload rideshare opportunities, and for STP to execute non-SERB reimbursable missions as requested. It aligns with Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 10-12, Space, updates action agencies, and responsibilities, and adopts three DoD forms. This publication does not apply to the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard (ANG), or Civil Air Patrol. 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 2 2. APPLICABILITY .................................................................................................. 3 3. ORGANIZATION, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................... 3 4. MISSION PHASES (PROCESSES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES) ........ 7 5. PROGRAMMATIC ............................................................................................... 16 6. PRESCRIBED AND ADOPTED FORMS ........................................................... 17 Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 18 1. INTRODUCTION
Contents
- 1. INTRODUCTIONp. 2
- 2. APPLICABILITYp. 3
- 3. ORGANIZATION, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 3
- 4. MISSION PHASES (PROCESSES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES)p. 7
- 5. PROGRAMMATICp. 16
- 6. PRESCRIBED AND ADOPTED FORMSp. 17
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 18
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