This Standard applies to all parties involved at all levels in the realization of space segment hardware and its interfaces.
The objective of this Standard is to provide customers with a guaranteed performance and reliability up to the equipment end-of-life. To this end, the following are specified:
• Load ratios or limits to reduce stress applied to components;
• Application rules and recommendations.
This standard may be tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project, in accordance with ECSS-S-ST-00.