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.