BS EN 16604-20:2020 - Page 2

What is BS EN 16604‑20 about?

BS EN 16604 discusses standards for space sustainability.

BS EN 16604‑20 is part of a series of documents that specifies the planetary protection requirements for spaceflight missions based on the COSPAR planetary protection policy and requirements.

BS EN 16604-20 contains planetary protection requirements, including:

• Planetary protection management requirements
• Technical planetary protection requirements for robotic and human missions (forward and backward contamination)
• Planetary protection requirements related to procedures
• Document Requirements Descriptions (DRD) and their relation to the respective reviews.

Who is BS EN 16604-20 for?

BS EN 16604-20 on space engineering is applicable to:

• Spacecraft and space products manufacturing industries
• Aerospace and defense industries
• Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products
• Design engineers
• Aircraft manufacturers

Why should you use BS EN 16604-20?

BS EN 16604-20 helps spacecraft manufacturers in requirements for spaceflight missions based on the COSPAR planetary protection policy and requirements.

By adopting BS EN 16604-20, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their spacecraft and space products and build trust in its use throughout the space engineering supply chain.