What is BS EN 16602-70-13 - Measurements of the strength of coatings and finishes using pressure-sensitive tapes about?  
BS EN 16602-70-13 details a test in which pressure-sensitive tapes are used to assess the suitability of, for example, coatings, paints, films, and other thin materials, proposed for use on spacecraft and associated equipment.
The following materials and assemblies are covered by BS EN 16602-70-13:
- Organic coating, e.g., varnishes, paints, and plastic films
- Metallic finishes on, for example, printed circuit boards, a second surface mirrors, thermal radiators, plastic films
- Adhesive layers
- Composite thin films
- Small assemblies, e.g., solar cells having attached glass covers.
Who is BS EN 16602-70-13 - Measurements of the strength of coatings and finishes using pressure-sensitive tapes for? 
BS EN 16602-70-13 on measurements of the strength of coatings and finishes using pressure-sensitive tapes 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 16602-70-13 - Measurements of the strength of coatings and finishes using pressure-sensitive tapes?  
Surface coatings, such as thermal control paints and corrosion protection coatings are affected, both on the ground and after launch, by exposure to the environment. It is therefore important that the adhesion of the coating to the relevant substrate remains at an acceptable level after exposure to the relevant environmental condition.
BS EN 16602-70-13 specifies the requirements, test procedures, and quality assurance criteria for the tests of the suitability of materials for spacecraft equipment.
BS EN 16602-70-13 has been developed to cover specifically space systems and has, therefore, precedence over any EN covering the same scope but with a wide domain of applicability (e.g.: aerospace). BS EN 16602-70-13 is tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00.
