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Active ECSS Standards

  1. ECSS-E-AS-11C – Adoption Notice of ISO 16290, Space systems – Definition of the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and their criteria of assessment (1 October 2014)
  2. ECSS-E-AS-50-21C Rev.2 – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 131.0-B-5, TM Synchronization and Channel Coding (5 December 2024)
  3. ECSS-E-AS-50-22C Rev.1 – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 132.0-B-3, TM Space Data Link Protocol (13 January 2023)
  4. ECSS-E-AS-50-23C Rev.1 – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 732.0-B-4, AOS Space Data Link Protocol (13 January 2023)
  5. ECSS-E-AS-50-24C Rev.1 – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 231.0-B-4, TC Synchronization and Channel Coding (13 January 2023)
  6. ECSS-E-AS-50-25C Rev.1 – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 232.0-B-4, TC Space Data Link Protocol (13 January 2023)
  7. ECSS-E-AS-50-26C – Adoption Notice of CCSDS 232.1-B-2, Communications Operation Procedure-1 (1 March 2021)
  8. ECSS-E-ST-10-02C Rev.1 – Verification (1 February 2018)
  9. ECSS-E-ST-10-03C Rev.1 – Testing (31 May 2022)
  10. ECSS-E-ST-10-04C Rev.1 – Space environment (15 June 2020)
  11. ECSS-E-ST-10-06C – Technical requirements specification (6 March 2009)
  12. ECSS-E-ST-10-09C – Reference coordinate system (31 July 2008)
  13. ECSS-E-ST-10-11C – Human factors engineering (31 July 2008)
  14. ECSS-E-ST-10-12C – Methods for the calculation of radiation received and its effects, and a policy for design margins (15 November 2008) +Corr.1 (22Feb2017)
  15. ECSS-E-ST-10-24C – Interface management (1 June 2015)
  16. ECSS-E-ST-10-24C Rev.1 – Interface management (15 November 2024)
  17. ECSS-E-ST-10C Rev.1 – System engineering general requirements (15 February 2017)
  18. ECSS-E-ST-20-01C – Multipactor design and test (15 June 2020)
  19. ECSS-E-ST-20-06C Rev.1 – Spacecraft charging (15 May 2019)
  20. ECSS-E-ST-20-07C Rev.2 – Electromagnetic compatibility (3 January 2022)
  21. ECSS-E-ST-20-08C Rev.2 – Photovoltaic assemblies and components (20 April 2023)
  22. ECSS-E-ST-20-20C – Electrical design and interface requirements for power supply (15 April 2016)
  23. ECSS-E-ST-20-21C – Electrical design and interface requirements for actuators (15 May 2019)
  24. ECSS-E-ST-20-40C – ASIC, FPGA and IP Core engineering (11 October 2023)
  25. ECSS-E-ST-20C Rev.2 – Electrical and electronic (8 April 2022)
  26. ECSS-E-ST-31-02C Rev.1 – Two-phase heat transport equipment (15 March 2017)
  27. ECSS-E-ST-31-04C – Exchange of thermal analysis data (1 February 2018)
  28. ECSS-E-ST-31C – Thermal control (15 November 2008)
  29. ECSS-E-ST-32-01C Rev.2 – Fracture control (30 July 2021)
  30. ECSS-E-ST-32-02C Rev.1 – Structural design and verification of pressurized hardware (15 November 2008)
  31. ECSS-E-ST-32-03C – Structural finite element models (31 July 2008)
  32. ECSS-E-ST-32-08C Rev.1 – Space engineering – Materials (15 October 2014)
  33. ECSS-E-ST-32-10C Rev.2 Corr.1 – Structural factors of safety for spaceflight hardware (1 August 2019)
  34. ECSS-E-ST-32-11C – Modal survey assessment (31 July 2008)
  35. ECSS-E-ST-32C Rev.1 – Structural general requirements (15 November 2008)
  36. ECSS-E-ST-33-01C Rev.2 – Mechanisms (1 March 2019)
  37. ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1 – Explosive subsystems and devices (1 June 2017)
  38. ECSS-E-ST-34C – Environmental control and life support (ECLS) (31 July 2008)
  39. ECSS-E-ST-35-01C – Liquid and electric propulsion for spacecraft (15 November 2008)
  40. ECSS-E-ST-35-02C – Solid propulsion for spacecrafts and launchers (8 October 2010)
  41. ECSS-E-ST-35-03C – Liquid propulsion for launchers (13 May 2011)
  42. ECSS-E-ST-35-06C Rev.2 – Cleanliness requirements for spacecraft propulsion hardware (7 April 2020)
  43. ECSS-E-ST-35-10C – Compatibility testing for liquid propulsion systems (6 March 2009)
  44. ECSS-E-ST-35C Rev.1 – Propulsion general requirements (6 March 2009)
  45. ECSS-E-ST-40-07C – Simulation modelling platform (2 March 2020)
  46. ECSS-E-ST-40C – Software (6 March 2009)
  47. ECSS-E-ST-50-02C – Ranging and Doppler tracking (31 July 2008)
  48. ECSS-E-ST-50-05C Rev.2 – Radio frequency and modulation (4 October 2011)
  49. ECSS-E-ST-50-11C – SpaceFibre – Very high-speed serial link (15 May 2019)
  50. ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Rev.1 – SpaceWire – Links, nodes, routers and networks (15 May 2019)
  51. ECSS-E-ST-50-13C – Interface and communication protocol for MIL-STD-1553B data bus onboard spacecraft (15 November 2008)
  52. ECSS-E-ST-50-14C – Spacecraft discrete interfaces (31 July 2008)
  53. ECSS-E-ST-50-15C – CANbus extension protocol (1 May 2015)
  54. ECSS-E-ST-50-16C – Space engineering – Time-Triggered Ethernet (30 September 2021)
  55. ECSS-E-ST-50-51C – SpaceWire protocol identification (5 February 2010)
  56. ECSS-E-ST-50-52C – SpaceWire – Remote memory access protocol (5 February 2010)
  57. ECSS-E-ST-50-53C – SpaceWire – CCSDS packet transfer protocol (5 February 2010)
  58. ECSS-E-ST-50C Rev.2 – Communications (5 December 2024)
  59. ECSS-E-ST-60-10C – Control performance (15 November 2008)
  60. ECSS-E-ST-60-20C Rev.2 – Star sensor terminology and performance specification (15 May 2019)
  61. ECSS-E-ST-60-21C – Gyro terminology and performance specification (15 February 2017)
  62. ECSS-E-ST-60-30C: Satellite attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) requirements (30 August 2013)
  63. ECSS-E-ST-70-01C – Spacecraft on-board control procedures (16 April 2010)
  64. ECSS-E-ST-70-11C – Space segment operability (31 July 2008)
  65. ECSS-E-ST-70-31C – Ground systems and operations – Monitoring and control data definition (31 July 2008)
  66. ECSS-E-ST-70-32C – Test and operations procedure language (31 July 2008)
  67. ECSS-E-ST-70-41C – Telemetry and telecommand packet utilization (15 April 2016)
  68. ECSS-E-ST-70C – Ground systems and operations (31 July 2008)
  69. ECSS-E-ST-80C – Space engineering – Security in space systems lifecycles (1 July 2024)
  70. ECSS-I-ST-30-10C – Integrated Product Support (IPS) (15 November 2024)
  71. ECSS-M-ST-10-01C – Organization and conduct of reviews (15 November 2008)
  72. ECSS-M-ST-10C Rev.1 – Project planning and implementation (6 March 2009)
  73. ECSS-M-ST-40C Rev.1 – Configuration and information management (6 March 2009)
  74. ECSS-M-ST-60C – Cost and schedule management (31 July 2008)
  75. ECSS-M-ST-80C – Risk management (31 July 2008)
  76. ECSS-P-00C Rev.1 – Standardization objectives, policies and organization (15 November 2024)
  77. ECSS-Q-ST-10-04C – Critial-item control (31 July 2008)
  78. ECSS-Q-ST-10-09C Rev.1 – Nonconformance control system (1 March 2018)
  79. ECSS-Q-ST-10C Rev.1 – Product assurance management (15 March 2016)
  80. ECSS-Q-ST-20-07C – Quality and safety assurance for space test centres (1 October 2014)
  81. ECSS-Q-ST-20-08C – Storage, handling and transportation of spacecraft hardware (1 October 2014)
  82. ECSS-Q-ST-20-10C – Off-the-shelf items utilization in space systems (8 October2010)
  83. ECSS-Q-ST-20C Rev.2 – Quality assurance (1 February 2018)
  84. ECSS-Q-ST-30-02C – Failure modes, effects (and criticality) analysis (FMEA/FMECA) – (6 March 2009)
  85. ECSS-Q-ST-30-09C – Availability analysis (31 July 2008)
  86. ECSS-Q-ST-30-11C Rev.2: Derating – EEE components (23 June 2021)
  87. ECSS-Q-ST-30C Rev.1 – Dependability (15 February 2017)
  88. ECSS-Q-ST-40-02C – Hazard analysis (15 November 2008)
  89. ECSS-Q-ST-40-12C – Fault tree analysis – Adoption notice ECSS/IEC 61025 (31 July 2008)
  90. ECSS-Q-ST-40C Rev.1 – Safety (15 February 2017)
  91. ECSS-Q-ST-60-03C – ASIC, FPGA and IP Core product assurance (11 October 2023)
  92. ECSS-Q-ST-60-05C Rev.1 – Generic procurement requirements for hybrids (6 March 2009)
  93. ECSS-Q-ST-60-12C – Design, selection, procurement and use of die form monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) – (31 July 2008)
  94. ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C Rev.1 – Commercial electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components (12 May 2022)
  95. ECSS-Q-ST-60-14C Rev.1 Corrigendum 1 – Relifing procedure – EEE components (2 March 2020)
  96. ECSS-Q-ST-60-15C – Radiation hardness assurance – EEE components (1 October 2012)
  97. ECSS-Q-ST-60C Rev.3 – Electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components (12 May 2022)
  98. ECSS-Q-ST-70-01C – Cleanliness and contamination control (15 November 2008)
  99. ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C – Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials (15 November 2008)
  100. ECSS-Q-ST-70-03C – Black-anodizing of metals with inorganic dyes (31 July 2008)
  101. ECSS-Q-ST-70-04C – Thermal testing for the evaluation of space materials, processes, mechanical parts and assemblies (15 November 2008)
  102. ECSS-Q-ST-70-05C Rev.2 “Detection of organic contamination of surfaces by infrared spectroscopy” (1 July 2024)
  103. ECSS-Q-ST-70-06C – Particle and UV radiation testing for space materials (31 July 2008)
  104. ECSS-Q-ST-70-09C – Measurements of thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials (31 July 2008)
  105. ECSS-Q-ST-70-12C – Design rules for printed circuit boards (14 July 2014)
  106. ECSS-Q-ST-70-13C Rev.1: Measurement of the peel and pull-off strength of coatings and finishes using pressure-sensitive tapes (5 Oct 2011)
  107. ECSS-Q-ST-70-14C – Corrosion (1 November 2016)
  108. ECSS-Q-ST-70-15C – Non-destructive testing (1 May 2021)
  109. ECSS-Q-ST-70-16C: Adhesive bonding for spacecraft and launcher applications (1 December 2020)
  110. ECSS-Q-ST-70-17C – Durability testing of coatings (1 February 2018)
  111. ECSS-Q-ST-70-18C – Preparation, assembly and mounting of RF coaxial cables (15 November 2008)
  112. ECSS-Q-ST-70-20C – Determination of the susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to “red-plague” corrosion (31 July 2008)
  113. ECSS-Q-ST-70-21C – Flammability testing for the screening of space materials (5 February 2010)
  114. ECSS-Q-ST-70-22C – Control of limited shelf-life materials (31 July 2008)
  115. ECSS-Q-ST-70-26C Rev.1 Corr.1 – Crimping of high-reliability electrical connections (1June2017)
  116. ECSS-Q-ST-70-28C – Repair and modification of printed circuit board assemblies for space use (31 July 2008)
  117. ECSS-Q-ST-70-29C – Determination of offgassing products from materials and assembled articles to be used in a manned space vehicle crew compartment (15 November 2008)
  118. ECSS-Q-ST-70-30C – Wire wrapping of high-reliability electrical connections (31 July 2008)
  119. ECSS-Q-ST-70-31C Rev.1 – Application of paints on space hardware (15 October 2019)
  120. ECSS-Q-ST-70-36C – Material selection for controlling stress-corrosion cracking (6 March 2009)
  121. ECSS-Q-ST-70-37C – Determination of the susceptibility of metals to stress-corrosion cracking (15 November 2008)
  122. ECSS-Q-ST-70-39C – Welding of metallic materials for flight hardware (1 May 2015)
  123. ECSS-Q-ST-70-40C – Processing and quality assurance requirements for brazing of flight hardware (8 April 2022)
  124. ECSS-Q-ST-70-45C – Mechanical testing of metallic materials (31 July 2008)
  125. ECSS-Q-ST-70-46C Rev.1 – Requirements for manufacturing and procurement of threaded fasteners (6 March 2009)
  126. ECSS-Q-ST-70-50C – Particles contamination monitoring for spacecraft systems and cleanrooms (4 October 2011)
  127. ECSS-Q-ST-70-53C – Materials and hardware compatibility tests for sterilization processes (15 November 2008)
  128. ECSS-Q-ST-70-54C – Ultracleaning of flight hardware (15 February 2017)
  129. ECSS-Q-ST-70-55C – Microbial examination of flight hardware and cleanrooms (15 November 2008)
  130. ECSS-Q-ST-70-56C – Vapour phase bioburden reduction for flight hardware (30 August 2013)
  131. ECSS-Q-ST-70-57C: Dry heat bioburden reduction for flight hardware (30 August 2013)
  132. ECSS-Q-ST-70-58C – Bioburden control of cleanrooms (15 November 2008)
  133. ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C Corrigendum 1 – Qualification and procurement of printed circuit boards (1 March 2019)
  134. ECSS-Q-ST-70-61C – High reliability assembly for surface mount and through hole connections (8 April 2022)
  135. ECSS-Q-ST-70-71C Rev.1 – Materials, processes and their data selection (15 October 2019)
  136. ECSS-Q-ST-70-80C – Processing and quality assurance requirements for metallic powder bed fusion technologies for space applications (30 July 2021)
  137. ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.2 – Materials, mechanical parts and processes (15 October 2019)
  138. ECSS-Q-ST-80C Rev.1 – Software product assurance (15 February 2017)
  139. ECSS-S-ST-00-01C Rev.1 – Glossary of terms (11 October 2023)
  140. ECSS-S-ST-00-02C Draft 1 “Tailoring” (15 June 2020)
  141. ECSS-S-ST-00C Rev.1 “Description, implementation and general requirements” (15 June 2020)
  142. ECSS-U-AS-10C Rev.2 – Adoption Notice of ISO 24113: Space systems – Space debris mitigation requirements (9 February 2024)
  143. ECSS-U-ST-20C – Space sustainability – Planetary protection (1 August 2019)