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Encyclopedia > Range Safety Officer

In the field of rocketry, a Range Safety Officer has responsibility for the safe transportation, storage and launch of rocket vehicles. After the launch of a rocket vehicle, the Range Safety Officer is also responsible for its remote destruction, should the Range Safety Officer judge that it will pose a hazard. The Range Safety Officer holds a position of great authority.[1] A rocket is a vehicle, missile or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast moving exhaust from within a rocket engine. ...


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Range Safety Officer (233 words)
The RSO should have a current level 1 certification or higher to be an RSO at a non-waivered or notification launch.
The RSO may ask the flyer for a computer simulation printout or other data or calculations for the flight if the rocket-motor combination is in question.
The RSO must question the participant about aspects of the rocket that may concern him and he must be thoroughly convinced that his concerns are appropriately addressed before approving the rocket for launch.
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