Orbital Emergency Procedures
🗃️ Reference Info
Title: Orbital Emergency Procedures
Category: Procedure
Effective Date: 02/10/2023
Last Updated: 08/22/2025
Approved By: Orbital Operations Manager
Version: 2.0
Review Cycle: Annual
Status: Active
Purpose:
This procedure outlines the required steps for responding to medical, environmental, and mechanical emergencies within orbital habitats.
Related Documents:
Orbital Habitat Safety Policy
Docking and Airlock Process
1. Purpose
To provide a standardized response framework for all critical emergencies that may occur aboard orbital habitats.
2. Procedure Overview
- Alert and Assessment – Activate local alarms and notify Command Control.
- Isolation – Seal affected compartments using airlock controls.
- Evacuation – Follow designated evacuation routes to primary safe zones.
- Containment – Activate fire suppression or atmospheric scrubbers if necessary.
- Medical Response – Deploy onboard med-tech personnel and prepare for triage.
- Incident Reporting – Submit full incident report within 24 hours via the Orbital Safety Portal.
3. Responsibilities
| Role | Action |
|---|---|
| Command Center | Coordinates containment, evacuation, and emergency communications. |
| Safety Officer | Confirms isolation integrity and records system data. |
| Crew Members | Follow command instructions and assist others as directed. |
4. Training
All personnel must complete the Orbital Emergency Simulation Program annually and demonstrate familiarity with emergency zones.
5. Review and Revision
Reviewed annually or after any actual emergency activation.
Revision History
| Version | Date | Description | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 08/22/2025 | Updated containment protocols and response timing | Orbital Operations Manager |
| 1.0 | 02/10/2023 | Initial release | Orbital Operations Manager |