The ECSS standards of the Q branch describes a set of requirements for a Product Assurance programme to be implemented throughout the phases of a space project.
BS EN 16602-10 defines the product assurance management requirements for space projects. BS EN 16602-10 is structured in two main parts, the first part presenting the principles of Product Assurance management and the second providing the detailed requirements.
In addition, the expected content of the Product Assurance plan is specified in Annex A. Information on the expected delivery of ECSS PA management discipline documents per review is provided in Annex D.
BS EN 16602-10 is applicable to all space projects.
BS EN 16602-10 on product assurance management is applicable to:
Product Assurance management is managing the overall things and activities you do for inspection and test coupled with any appropriate process controls.
BS EN 16602-10 mainly addresses the requirements that apply to space projects. BS EN 16602-10 provides best practice guidelines on the content of the product assurance plan and helps in better managing things as per determined planning.
BS EN 16602-10:2017 supersedes EN 13291-1:1999. BS EN 16602-10:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13291-1:1999. These include:
EN 16602-10:2017