ISO 14619:2023

Space systems — Space experiments — General requirements

This document addresses experimental add-on components to a space system under development and specifies the procedures for preparing and carrying out space experiments (SEs), and analysis and processing of the findings. It is applicable to both manned and unmanned space systems. It can be tailored to the specific needs of different kinds of SEs.

Systèmes spatiaux — Expériences spatiales — Exigences générales

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 25-Jan-2023
• ICS: 49.140 - Space systems and operations
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 14 - Space systems and operations
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 14/WG 3 - Operations and support systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 26-Jan-2023
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2022
• Completion Date: 26-Jan-2023

Relations

• Revises: ISO 14619:2003 - Space systems — Space experiments — General requirements
• Effective Date: 26-Nov-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14619
Second edition
2023-01
Space systems — Space experiments
— General requirements
Systèmes spatiaux — Expériences spatiales — Exigences générales
Reference number
ISO 14619:2023(E)
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Contents Page

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Space experiment organizational requirements .............................................................................................................. 2

4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4.2 Participants ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4.3 Phases ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

5 Planning phase ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

5.2 Proposal ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

5.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

5.2.2 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.4 SE’s objectives and tasks ............................................................................................................................................. 3

5.2.5 SE participants’ responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.6 Requirements for SE equipment ........................................................................................................................... 3

5.2.7 Requirements for the ground-support for an SE ................................................................................... 4

5.2.8 Technical specification for a space system ................................................................................................. 4

5.2.9 Project financing and the source of funding.............................................................................................. 4

5.2.10 Scientific and technical justification for the SE (as an annex to the proposal) .......... 5

5.3 Project ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5.4 Scientific evaluation of the project ....................................................................................................................................... 5

5.5 Technical feasibility of the project ........................................................................................................................................ 5

5.6 Economic appraisal of the project ......................................................................................................................................... 5

5.7 Statement of work ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5.7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5.7.2 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.7.3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.7.4 SE’s objectives and tasks ............................................................................................................................................. 6

5.7.5 SE participants’ responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 6

5.7.6 Scientific equipment ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

5.7.7 Requirements for ground support for an SE ............................................................................................. 7

5.7.8 Technical specification for the space system ............................................................................................ 7

5.7.9 SE implementation procedure ................................................................................................................................ 7

5.7.10 SE output data — Analysis and processing of the experiment results .............................. 8

5.7.11 List of documents............................................................................................................................................................... 8

6 Development phase ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 SE programme plan ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.3 SE’s objectives and tasks ............................................................................................................................................. 9

6.2.4 SE participants’ responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.5 Scientific equipment ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

6.2.6 Preparation on the ground ........................................................................................................................................ 9

6.2.7 SM implementation procedure .............................................................................................................................. 9

6.2.8 SE sessions management and performance ............................................................................................ 10

6.2.9 Scientific observations management and support ............................................................................ 10

6.2.10 Analysis and processing of the experiment results ......................................................................... 10

6.3 Design and engineering of the equipment .................................................................................................................. 10

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6.4 Preparation of the hardware for the ground support of the scientific observations

and for the results processing ............................................................................................................................................... 10

6.5 Integration of the SE into the flight programme ................................................................................................... 10

7 Execution phase .................................................................................................................................................................................................11

7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

7.2 Progress report ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

7.3 Summary report ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

8 Analysis and processing of the results and preparation of the final report .....................................11

8.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

8.2 Final report ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

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Foreword

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 20, Aircraft and space vehicles,

Subcommittee SC 14, Space systems and operations.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 14619:2003), which has been technically

revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— description of new terms and definitions;
— adjustment of organizational roles and responsibilities;
— definition and clarification of the content of documents;

— addition of information on ensuring the long-term sustainability of the space environment.

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Introduction

This document establishes the requirements for conducting space experiments (SEs).

Space systems are used for solving various practical problems of humanity. The possibilities for

expanding the use of these systems are far from being exhausted. The space environment provides ideal

conditions for certain scientific studies, which are difficult or impossible to carry out in a terrestrial

environment.

It often happens that an experiment is conducted on board a space system that is available and

operational (i.e. the experiment becomes part of the operations of the space system itself). The SE is

carried out using both hardware and software subsystems. This poses a problem of accomplishing two

interrelated objectives:
— to ensure successful execution and performance of the experiment;

— to avoid interfering with an operational space system so as not to impair its functioning.

One method of solving this problem is to standardize the procedure for integrating (introducing) SEs

into the operational processes of the space system. This document specifies the procedures for an

experiment preparation on the ground and processing of the data, obtained when conducting SEs with

the use of a space system that is already operational.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 14619:2023(E)
Space systems — Space experiments — General
requirements
1 Scope

This document addresses experimental add-on components to a space system under development and

specifies the procedures for preparing and carrying out space experiments (SEs), and analysis and

processing of the findings.

It is applicable to both manned and unmanned space systems. It can be tailored to the specific needs of

different kinds of SEs.
2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content

constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 14300-1, Space systems — Programme management — Part 1: Structuring of a project

ISO 14300-2, Space systems — Programme management — Part 2: Product assurance
ISO 14620-1, Space systems — Safety requirements — Part 1: System safety

ISO 14620-2, Space systems — Safety requirements — Part 2: Launch site operations

ISO 10795, Space systems — Programme management and quality — Vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10795 and the following apply.

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3.1
space system
system that contains at least a space, a ground or a launch segment
3.2
space experiment

system of operations, actions, and/or observations performed in space with the objective of obtaining

information on the subject under investigation
3.3
space experiment project
SE project

developed plan for conducting a space experiment (3.2): from a proposal preparation up to analysis and

processing of the results, and preparation of the final report
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3.4
scientific equipment

set of equipment designed to perform a space experiment (3.2) and purposefully integrated into a space

system (3.1)
3.5
project manager

authorized person accountable for planning, execution and accomplishing the stated objectives of the

project
3.6
principal investigator
authorized person accountable for a specific scientific project
3.7
collaborator
authorized person who participates in a space experiment (3.2)
4 Space experiment organizational requirements
4.1 General

Execution of an SE using a space system shall be in accordance with the relevant programme

management and safety International Standards, specifically ISO 14300-1, ISO 14300-2, ISO 14620-1

and ISO 14620-2.
4.2 Participants

The following participants shall be responsible for the management and execution of an SE:

a) project manager;
b) principal investigator;
c) collaborator(s).
4.3 Phases
The phases include:
a) SE planning (see Clause 5);
b) development (see Clause 6);
c) execution (see Clause 7);

d) analysis and processing of the results and preparation of the final report (see Clause 8).

5 Planning phase
5.1 General

The objective of operations at the planning phase of an SE is to assess the feasibility of conducting a

particular SE in a particular space system. In addition, the effects of the experiment on the orbital

environment shall be accessed for the long-term
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