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Comprehensive reference of standards from CCSDS, ECSS, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO, AIAA, ITAR/EAR, ITU-R, and VITA governing space systems engineering, communications, materials, testing, and compliance.
Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
Data handling, communications protocols, and data link standards for space missions.
Visit website →European Cooperation for Space Standardization
European standards for space systems engineering, quality, materials, and processes.
Visit website →NASA Technical Standards Program
NASA-STD series covering materials, processes, testing, debris mitigation, and safety.
Visit website →U.S. Military Standards
Military standards applicable to space systems including MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-461.
Visit website →ISO Technical Committee 20, Subcommittee 14
International standards for space systems and operations, debris mitigation, and safety.
Visit website →American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Aerospace design, testing, mass properties, and qualification standards.
Visit website →International Traffic in Arms Regulations / Export Administration Regulations
U.S. export control regulations governing defense articles and dual-use technologies.
Visit website →International Telecommunication Union - Radiocommunication Sector
Radio frequency allocation, satellite coordination, and orbital slot regulations.
Visit website →VITA (non-profit embedded computing standards organization)
ANSI-accredited developer of open standards for real-time, modular embedded computing systems, including the VPX family.
Visit website →| Standard ID | Title |
|---|---|
| ECSS-E-ST-10C Rev.1 | System engineering general requirements |
| ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.2 | Materials, mechanical parts and processes |
| ECSS-E-ST-50-05C Rev.2 | Radio frequency and modulation |
| ECSS-Q-ST-20C Rev.2 | Quality assurance |
| NASA-STD-5009C | Nondestructive Evaluation Requirements for Fracture Critical Metallic Components |
| NASA-STD-8719.14C | Process for Limiting Orbital Debris |
| NASA-STD-5001B w/Change 3 | Structural Design and Test Factors of Safety for Spaceflight Hardware |
| NASA-STD-6016C w/Change 1 | Standard Materials and Processes Requirements for Spacecraft |
| NASA-STD-8739.8B | Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard |
| GSFC-STD-7000B | General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS) for GSFC Flight Programs and Projects |
| CCSDS 131.0-B-6 | TM Synchronization and Channel Coding |
| CCSDS 232.0-B-4 | TC Space Data Link Protocol |
| CCSDS 133.0-B-2 | Space Packet Protocol |
| CCSDS 727.0-B-5 | CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP) |
| CCSDS 350.0-G-3 | The Application of Security to CCSDS Protocols |
| ISO 24113:2023 | Space systems - Space debris mitigation requirements |
| ISO 17770:2017 | Space systems - Cube satellites (CubeSats) |
| ISO 14620-1:2026 | Space systems - Safety requirements - Part 1: System safety |
| ISO 15863:2003 | Space systems - Spacecraft-to-launch-vehicle interface control document |
| MIL-STD-1553C | Digital Time Division Command/Response Multiplex Data Bus |
| MIL-STD-461H | Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment |
| MIL-STD-810H w/Change 1 | Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests |
| MIL-STD-883L w/Change 1 | Microcircuits |
| AIAA S-111A-2014 | Qualification and Quality Requirements for Space Solar Cells |
| ANSI/AIAA S-120A-2015 (R2019) | Mass Properties Control for Space Systems |
| ECSS-E-ST-50-12C Rev.1 | SpaceWire - Links, nodes, routers and networks |
| ANSI/VITA 46.0-2023 | VPX Baseline Standard |
| ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) | International Traffic in Arms Regulations |
| EAR (15 CFR 730-774) | Export Administration Regulations |
| ITU-R S.1003-2 | Environmental protection of the geostationary-satellite orbit |
| ITU Radio Regulations (Edition of 2024) | Radio Regulations - Articles and Appendices |
| ECSS-E-ST-33-01C Rev.2 | Mechanisms |
| NASA-STD-5019A w/Change 4 | Fracture Control Requirements for Spaceflight Hardware |
This reference is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Standards are subject to revision. Always consult the official issuing organization for the latest version of any standard. Export control classifications (ITAR/EAR) should be verified with qualified legal counsel.