BS EN 16603-10-02:2018

What is BS EN 16603-10-02 - Verification of a space system product about ?

BS EN 16603-10-02 establishes the requirements for the verification of a space system product. 

BS EN 16603-10-02 defines the fundamental concepts of the verification process, the criteria for defining the verification strategy, and specifies the requirements for the implementation of the verification programme. It also includes the list of the expected documentation (i.e., Document requirements definitions, DRDs). 

BS EN 16603-10-02 can be applied to different products at different levels from a single equipment to the overall system. 

BS EN 16603-10-02 does not specifically address the validation of space products as a separate process, since product verification is performed against requirements that also address the suitability of the product to fulfil the needs of its intended use. As such, validation is achieved through the verification process provided adequate requirements are placed on the product. 

It is recognized that testing and analysis also occur during the product development process, but they are not addressed by BS EN 16603-10-02 as they are not formal requirement verification activities in the sense of the customer supplier relationship. 

The guidelines on verification are provided in the associated handbook ECSS-EHB-10-02A. 

Who is BS EN 16603-10-02 - Verification of a space system product for ?

BS EN 16603-10-02 on verification of a space system product is applicable to: 

• Aerospace and defence industries  
• Government authorities related to the space system 
• Design engineers 
• Manufacturers of space system product 
• Quality compliance personnel of space system product 

Why should you use BS EN 16603-10-02 - Verification of a space system product ?

BS EN 16603-10-02 provides you with the requirements for verifying the space system product and also the verification process. 

The guidelines given in BS EN 16603-10-02 assist you in determining the criteria for verification strategy and the implementation of the verification programme. 

By adopting BS EN 16603-10-02 guidelines, you can get the list of all the definitions that are required for documentation. 

What’s changed since the last update ?

BS EN 16603-10-02:2018 supersedes EN 14725:2003. BS EN 16603-10-02:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 14725:2003. These include: 

• Restructuring of the document following, in particular: moving of the guidelines in the associated Handbook, the inclusion of an introductive clause on the Verification principles, structuring of the requirement clauses in line with the verification process flow as summarized in the principles
• Clarification on standard applicability to different types of products (e.g., launcher, transportation system, ground segment, GSE)
• Clarification of the verification vs. validation coverage
• Moving of detailed test requirements to EN 16603-1003 (based on ECSS-E-ST-10-03C) “Testing” including AIT Plan, Test Specification, and Test Procedure DRDs
• Introduction of risk assessment and mitigation plan concerning those requirements not verified by test
• Clarification on the applicability of verification by similarity as analysis method in relationship to different types of products (requirement 5.2.2.3c)
• Clarification on product categories vs. heritage and relevant qualification requirements (clause 5.2.4.2) 
• Clarification on in-orbit stage verification activities, in particular, the relationship with the commissioning (clause 5.2.4.5) 
• Inclusion of a requirement concerning the verification database delivery in electronic form 
• Introduction of “status of compliance” in the VCD data (VCD DRD) 
• Simplification of DRD’s number and content