Comprehensive reference of standards from CCSDS, ECSS, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO, AIAA, ITAR/EAR, and ITU-R 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 →| Standard ID | Title |
|---|---|
| ECSS-E-ST-10C | Space engineering - System engineering general requirements |
| ECSS-Q-ST-70C | Materials, mechanical parts and processes |
| ECSS-E-ST-50-05C | Radio frequency and modulation |
| ECSS-Q-ST-20C | Quality assurance |
| NASA-STD-5009A | Nondestructive Evaluation Requirements for Fracture-Critical Metallic Components |
| NASA-STD-8719.14B | Process for Limiting Orbital Debris |
| NASA-STD-5001B | Structural Design and Test Factors of Safety for Spaceflight Hardware |
| NASA-STD-6016B | Standard Materials and Processes Requirements for Spacecraft |
| NASA-STD-8739.8B | Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard |
| GSFC-STD-7000A | Clean Room and Contamination Control |
| CCSDS 131.0-B-4 | 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 24113:2024 | Space debris mitigation requirements |
| ISO 17770:2017 | Spacecraft maximum permissible probability of catastrophic failure |
| ISO 14620-1:2018 | Space systems - Safety requirements - System safety |
| ISO 15863:2003 | Space systems - Spacecraft-to-launch-vehicle interface control document |
| MIL-STD-1553B | Digital Time Division Command/Response Multiplex Data Bus |
| MIL-STD-461G | Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics |
| MIL-STD-810H | Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests |
| MIL-STD-883K | Test Methods and Procedures for Microelectronics |
| DO-178C | Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification |
| AIAA S-111A-2005 | Qualification and Quality Requirements for Space Solar Cells |
| ANSI/AIAA S-120A-2015 | Mass Properties Control for Space Systems |
| ECSS-E-ST-50-12C | SpaceWire - Links, nodes, routers and networks |
| ANSI/VITA 46.0-2019 | 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 | Environmental protection of the geostationary-satellite orbit |
| ITU Radio Regulations | Radio Regulations - Articles and Appendices |
| SMAD (Reference) | Space Mission Analysis and Design |
| ECSS-E-ST-33-01C | Mechanisms |
| NASA-STD-5019A | Fracture Control Requirements for Spaceflight Hardware |
| MIL-HDBK-340A | Test Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage, and Space Vehicles (Superseded) |
| ISO 23339:2024 | Space systems - GNSS-based precise orbit determination for LEO satellites |
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.