What is BS EN 16602-70-08- Manual soldering of high-reliability electrical connections about?  
BS EN 16602-70-08 defines the technical requirements and quality assurance provisions for the manufacture and verification of manually soldered, high-reliability electrical connections.
BS EN 16602-70-08 defines acceptance and rejection criteria for high-reliability manufacture of manually soldered electrical connections intended to withstand normal terrestrial conditions and the vibrational g-loads and environment imposed by space flight.
BS EN 16602-70-08 may be tailored for the specific characteristic and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00. The proper tools, correct materials, design, and workmanship are covered by BS EN 16602-70-08.
Note: BS EN 16602-70-08 does not cover the qualification and acceptance of EQM and FM equipment with hand-soldered connections.
Who is BS EN 16602-70-08- Manual soldering of high-reliability electrical connections for? 
BS EN 16602-70-08 on manual soldering of high-reliability electrical connections is useful for: 
- Spacecraft and space products manufacturers         
- Aerospace products manufacturers   
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products         
- Quality control personnel for spacecraft products      
- Aeronautical engineers
- Space researchers
Why should you use BS EN 16602-70-08 - Manual soldering of high-reliability electrical connections?  
The main part of BS EN 16602-70-08 is based on recommendations from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and European soldering technology experts. The methods and workmanship contained in BS EN 16602-70-08 are considered to be fully approved for normal spacecraft requirements. Verification of manual soldering assemblies which are not described in BS EN 16602-70-08 is performed by vibration and thermal cycling testing. The requirements for verification are given in BS EN 16602-70-08. The qualification and acceptance tests of equipment manufactured in accordance with BS EN 16602-70-08 are covered by ECSS-E-ST-10-03.
