BS EN 16602-70-71 has been developed to cover specifically space systems and has therefore precedence over any EN covering the same scope but with a wider domain of applicability (e.g.: aerospace).
BS EN 16602-70-71 specifies the requirements applicable to materials, processes, and their data selection to satisfy the mission performance requirements.
BS EN 16602-70-71 covers the following:
BS EN 16602-70-71 may be tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00.
BS EN 16602-70-71 on materials, processes and their data selection for space product assurance is useful for:
Guidelines provided in BS EN 16602-70-71 help with materials, processes, and their data selection for space product assurance.
The provisions of BS EN 16602-70-71 apply to all actors involved at all levels in the production of space systems. These can include manned and unmanned spacecraft, launchers, satellites, payloads, experiments, electrical ground support equipment, mechanical ground support equipment, and their corresponding organizations.
BS EN 16602-70-71 specifies the minimum requirements and the procedures relevant to obtaining approval for the use of materials, processes, and their data selection in the fabrication of space systems and associated equipment.
EN 16602-70-71:2016