What is BS EN 16602-20-08 - Storage, handling, and transportation of spacecraft hardware about?  
BS EN 16602-20-08 specifies requirements to ensure safe handling, storage, transportation of space segment hardware, including associated items to avoid degradation from integration up to launch.
BS EN 16602-20-08 is applicable to Space systems, Space segments, Assembled Spacecraft, Space segment elements, Spacecraft Modules, space segment subsystems, space segment equipment, partly manufactured space segment equipment. Intended programs are all space programs and target users of all space hardware suppliers and customers.
Note 1: BS EN 16602-20-08 does not cover obsolescence management issues.
Note 2: BS EN 16602-20-08 is applicable to GSE when mentioned in the different clauses of this standard.
Who is BS EN 16602-20-08 - Storage, handling, and transportation of spacecraft hardware for? 
BS EN 16602-20-08 on storage, handling, and transportation of spacecraft hardware products is useful for: 
- Spacecraft manufacturers and suppliers
- Warehouse workers
- Safety organizations
Why should you use BS EN 16602-20-08 - Storage, handling, and transportation of spacecraft hardware?  
BS EN 16602-20-08 focuses on requirements for the preservation of space segments and associated hardware.
BS EN 16602-20-08 may be tailored for the specific characteristic and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00. BS EN 16602-20-08 was developed to ensure that space test canters working for European space projects operate a quality and product assurance system in line with ECSS requirements, internationally recognized standards, and best working practices.
Guidelines provided in BS EN 16602-20-08 helps with the necessary requirements for storage, handling, and transportation of spacecraft hardware products.
 
