Normative requirements
What conforming mission design must express.
Material assessments identify at least one plausible alternative explanation when evidence is incomplete.
Each hypothesis list supporting, contradicting, and non-discriminating evidence.
Collection planning prioritize evidence that can distinguish among leading hypotheses.
Allow analysts to publish dissenting assessments with separate confidence and reasoning.
Mission lifecycle fit
Where this record applies.
This list identifies the mission stages where the record is most likely to be implemented or reviewed. It does not prevent the requirement from influencing adjacent phases.
Search and implementation terms
Vocabulary carried by this record.
Supporting research
Deep links into the complete report archive.
The canonical record stays concise. These links preserve the longer argument, design context, limitations, and source lineage in the `/docs/` archive.
