Space Industry Standards Reference

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.

Standards Organizations

CCSDS

Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems

Data handling, communications protocols, and data link standards for space missions.

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ECSS

European Cooperation for Space Standardization

European standards for space systems engineering, quality, materials, and processes.

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NASA Standards

NASA Technical Standards Program

NASA-STD series covering materials, processes, testing, debris mitigation, and safety.

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MIL-STD

U.S. Military Standards

Military standards applicable to space systems including MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-461.

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ISO/TC 20/SC 14

ISO Technical Committee 20, Subcommittee 14

International standards for space systems and operations, debris mitigation, and safety.

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AIAA

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Aerospace design, testing, mass properties, and qualification standards.

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ITAR/EAR

International Traffic in Arms Regulations / Export Administration Regulations

U.S. export control regulations governing defense articles and dual-use technologies.

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ITU-R

International Telecommunication Union - Radiocommunication Sector

Radio frequency allocation, satellite coordination, and orbital slot regulations.

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Standard ID	Title	Organization	Category	Status
ECSS-E-ST-10C	Space engineering - System engineering general requirements	ECSS	Systems Engineering	Active
ECSS-Q-ST-70C	Materials, mechanical parts and processes	ECSS	Materials	Active
ECSS-E-ST-50-05C	Radio frequency and modulation	ECSS	Communications	Active
ECSS-Q-ST-20C	Quality assurance	ECSS	Quality	Active
NASA-STD-5009A	Nondestructive Evaluation Requirements for Fracture-Critical Metallic Components	NASA Standards	Testing	Active
NASA-STD-8719.14B	Process for Limiting Orbital Debris	NASA Standards	Debris Mitigation	Active
NASA-STD-5001B	Structural Design and Test Factors of Safety for Spaceflight Hardware	NASA Standards	Safety	Active
NASA-STD-6016B	Standard Materials and Processes Requirements for Spacecraft	NASA Standards	Materials	Active
NASA-STD-8739.8B	Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard	NASA Standards	Software	Active
GSFC-STD-7000A	Clean Room and Contamination Control	NASA Standards	Contamination	Active
CCSDS 131.0-B-4	TM Synchronization and Channel Coding	CCSDS	Communications	Active
CCSDS 232.0-B-4	TC Space Data Link Protocol	CCSDS	Communications	Active
CCSDS 133.0-B-2	Space Packet Protocol	CCSDS	Communications	Active
CCSDS 727.0-B-5	CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP)	CCSDS	Communications	Active
CCSDS 350.0-G-3	The Application of Security to CCSDS Protocols	CCSDS	Communications	Active
ISO 24113:2024	Space debris mitigation requirements	ISO/TC 20/SC 14	Debris Mitigation	Active
ISO 17770:2017	Spacecraft maximum permissible probability of catastrophic failure	ISO/TC 20/SC 14	Safety	Active
ISO 14620-1:2018	Space systems - Safety requirements - System safety	ISO/TC 20/SC 14	Safety	Active
ISO 15863:2003	Space systems - Spacecraft-to-launch-vehicle interface control document	ISO/TC 20/SC 14	Systems Engineering	Active
MIL-STD-1553B	Digital Time Division Command/Response Multiplex Data Bus	MIL-STD	Communications	Active
MIL-STD-461G	Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics	MIL-STD	EMC	Active
MIL-STD-810H	Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests	MIL-STD	Environmental	Active
MIL-STD-883K	Test Methods and Procedures for Microelectronics	MIL-STD	Testing	Active
DO-178C	Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification	AIAA	Software	Active
AIAA S-111A-2005	Qualification and Quality Requirements for Space Solar Cells	AIAA	Testing	Active
ANSI/AIAA S-120A-2015	Mass Properties Control for Space Systems	AIAA	Mass Properties	Active
ECSS-E-ST-50-12C	SpaceWire - Links, nodes, routers and networks	ECSS	Hardware	Active
ANSI/VITA 46.0-2019	VPX Baseline Standard	AIAA	Hardware	Active
ITAR (22 CFR 120-130)	International Traffic in Arms Regulations	ITAR/EAR	Export Control	Active
EAR (15 CFR 730-774)	Export Administration Regulations	ITAR/EAR	Export Control	Active
ITU-R S.1003	Environmental protection of the geostationary-satellite orbit	ITU-R	Frequency Management	Active
ITU Radio Regulations	Radio Regulations - Articles and Appendices	ITU-R	Frequency Management	Active
SMAD (Reference)	Space Mission Analysis and Design	AIAA	Systems Engineering	Active
ECSS-E-ST-33-01C	Mechanisms	ECSS	Systems Engineering	Active
NASA-STD-5019A	Fracture Control Requirements for Spaceflight Hardware	NASA Standards	Safety	Active
MIL-HDBK-340A	Test Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage, and Space Vehicles (Superseded)	MIL-STD	Testing	Superseded(SMC-S-016)
ISO 23339:2024	Space systems - GNSS-based precise orbit determination for LEO satellites	ISO/TC 20/SC 14	Systems Engineering	Active

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.

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