BS EN 16604-20:2020

What is BS EN 16604‑20 about?  

BS EN 16604 discusses standards for space sustainability. 

BS EN 16604‑20 is part of a series of documents that specifies the planetary protection requirements for spaceflight missions based on the COSPAR planetary protection policy and requirements. 

BS EN 16604-20 contains planetary protection requirements, including: 

• Planetary protection management requirements 
• Technical planetary protection requirements for robotic and human missions (forward and backward contamination) 
• Planetary protection requirements related to procedures 
• Document Requirements Descriptions (DRD) and their relation to the respective reviews. 

Who is BS EN 16604-20 for? 

BS EN 16604-20 on space engineering is applicable to: 

• Spacecraft and space products manufacturing industries 
• Aerospace and defense industries  
• Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products 
• Design engineers 
• Aircraft manufacturers 

Why should you use BS EN 16604-20? 

BS EN 16604-20 helps spacecraft manufacturers in requirements for spaceflight missions based on the COSPAR planetary protection policy and requirements. 

By adopting BS EN 16604-20, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their spacecraft and space products and build trust in its use throughout the space engineering supply chain.