What is BS EN 16603-32-08- Materials in space engineering about?  
ECSS-E-ST-32-08 specifies the mechanical engineering requirements for materials. BS EN 16603-32-08 also encompasses the mechanical effects of the natural and induced environments to which materials used for space applications can be subjected.
Verification includes destructive and non-destructive test methods. Quality assurance requirements for materials (e.g., procurement and control) are covered by ECSS-Q-ST-70.
BS EN 16603-32-08 may be tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00.
Who is BS EN 16603-32-08- Materials in space engineering for? 
BS EN 16603-32-08 on materials in space engineering is useful for: 
- Aeronautical engineers  
- Spacecraft manufacturers  
- Astronauts  
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of aerospace products   
Why should you use BS EN 16603-32-08- Materials in space engineering?  
BS EN 16603-32-08 specifies requirements for the establishment of the mechanical and physical properties of the materials to be used for space applications, and the verification of these requirements.
The supplier must perform the review of materials for structures to be used in space at Materials, Mechanical Parts, and Processes Control Board (MPCB) in conformance with requirements from BS EN 16603-32-08.
BS EN 16603-32-08 specifies the minimum requirements and the procedures relevant to obtaining approval for the use of materials in the fabrication of space systems and associated equipment.   
What’s changed since the last update?
EN 16603-32-08:2016 supersedes BS EN 14607-8:2004 which is withdrawn.
The main changes with respect to EN 14607-8:2004 are listed below:
- New EN number and modified title
- Reorganization of the content of the document to separate descriptive text and requirements, including clarification, modification of requirements and implementation of change requests
- Alignment of the three Standards EN 16603-32-08 (based on ECSS-E-ST-32-08C Rev.1) EN 16602-70 (based on ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1) and EN 16602-70-71 (based on ECSS-Q-ST-70-71C)
- Deletion of clauses 4.2, 4.4, 4.9, 4.10, 4.12, 4.13, and Table 1
 
