What is BS EN 16603-35 - Propulsion general requirements about?
BS EN 16603 is a European standard that discusses space engineering.
BS EN 16603-35 defines the regulatory aspects that apply to the elements and processes of liquid propulsion for launch vehicles and spacecraft, solid propulsion for launch vehicles and spacecraft, and electric propulsion for spacecraft. The common requirement for the three types of space propulsion is written in the ECSS-E-ST-35 document.
BS EN 16603-35:2014 specifies the activities to be performed in the engineering of these propulsion systems and their applicability. BS EN 16603-35:2014 also defines the requirement for the engineering aspects such as functional, physical, environmental, quality factors, operational, and verification.
BS EN 16603-35 applies to all types of space propulsion systems used in space applications, including:
- Liquid and electric propulsion for spacecraft
- Solid propulsion for launch vehicles and spacecraft
- Liquid propulsion for launch vehicles
Note: Other forms of propulsion (e.g., nuclear-electric, solar-thermal, and hybrid propulsion) are not presently covered in BS EN 16603-35.
Who is BS EN 16603-35 - Propulsion general requirements for?
BS EN 16603-35 on propulsion general requirements is relevant to:
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Design engineers
- Manufacturers of launch vehicles and spacecraft
- Quality compliance personnel
- Propulsion system developers
Why should you use BS EN 16603-35 - Propulsion general requirements?
A propulsion system is a machine that produces thrust to push an object forward.
Guidelines under BS EN 16603-35 assist you in specification, designing and development of propulsion systems and various other propulsion engineering activities.
As a quality compliance personnel of spacecraft, you can adopt BS EN 16603-35 guidelines for improving the quality and efficacy of propulsion systems and manufacture a standardized system of global acceptance for use in space applications.
