ISO/TR 17400:2021

TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 17400
Second edition
2021-08
Space systems — Space launch
complexes, integration sites and other
facilities — General testing guidelines
Systèmes spatiaux — Complexes de lancement spatial, sites
d'intégration et autres installations — Lignes directrices pour les
essais
Reference number
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ISO 2021
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General characteristics . 2
5 Testing and acceptance phases and goals for launch pad and integration site .5
5.1 Testing phases . 5
5.2 Acceptance phases . 5
5.3 Facility testing and acceptance . 5
5.4 Main system factory testing . 5
5.5 Main system field testing . 6
5.6 Launch pad and integration site end-to-end testing . 6
6 General characteristics for testing and acceptance . 7
6.1 General considerations . 7
6.2 Test and acceptance procedure . 7
6.3 Main system factory testing . 8
6.4 Main system field testing .10
6.5 Acceptance of the main system and facility after field test.13
6.6 Launch pad and integration site end-to-end testing .15
6.7 Launch pad or integration site acceptance after end-to-end testing .18
7 Main system and facility modifications .20
Bibliography .23
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 20, Aircraft and space vehicles,
Subcommittee SC 14, Space systems and operations.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO/TR 17400:2003), which has been
technically revised.
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— in the document all recommendations (“should”) were replaced by other verbs (“is”, “are”), all
permissions (“may”) were replaced by “can”;
— the term “main system” was updated;
— 3.1, 5.5, 6.3.3, 6.6.5, 6.6.8 were specified according to comments and proposals of the subcommittee
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Introduction
The purpose of this document is describing the uniform practices for organizing the tests and promoting
verification of all parameters and characteristics of various launch complexes. It is necessary to define
the functions and to coordinate the activities of all the test participants, namely, the developers of
complexes and systems, the manufacturers of systems and equipment, the organizers of tests, the
customer, and others.
This document describes test activities and lists who will be responsible for the testing at launch pad
and integration sites for launch vehicle and spacecraft.
TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 17400:2021(E)
Space systems — Space launch complexes, integration sites
and other facilities — General testing guidelines
1 Scope
This document is applicable to new projects and programs and to redesigned and upgraded launch pad
and integration sites. This document describes the testing phases, goals, and general aspects for launch
space complexes and complexes for assembly and tests of a vehicle and spacecraft and the associated
equipment that, after successful testing, will be ready for launch vehicle processing and launch. This
document can be applied to the creation of international launch pad and integration sites. At creation
of new launching space complexes and complexes for assembly and tests of a vehicle and spacecraft (or
at their modernization) within the framework of one country, the rules established by that country can
be applied.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9000, Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 9000 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
integration site
equipment and facility designed for launch vehicle storage, assembly and testing, and launch vehicle
(space rocket) and spacecraft/payload(s) integration, post-integration testing, and launch preparation,
maintenance, servicing and preparation for transportation to the launch pad (3.3)
3.2
international launch pad and integration sites
land, ground/airborne/marine facilities, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure, created with the
cooperation of several countries or the entities that belong to more than one country, necessary for the
launch operations of launch vehicle and payload and for in-flight operations during the launch phase
3.3
launch pad
equipment and facility designed to provide for the pre-launch and launch operations of spacecraft
3.4
end-to-end testing
launch pad (3.3) or integration site (3.1) development phase including the testing and evaluation of its
overall readiness to support a launch vehicle and a spacecraft
3.5
support system
integral part of the launch complex or integration site (3.1), which ensures the functioning of
technological units (systems) and the conditions of normal life of the operating personnel
3.6
main system
constituent part of launch pad (3.3) or constituent part of integration site (3.1) primarily responsible for
providing preparation and launch of a launch vehicle or spacecraft
3.7
main system factory testing
launch pad (3.3) or integration site (3.1) development phase that includes the testing of a completely
assembled and checked out main system (3.6) to determine its operational readiness to be shipped to
the operational launch pad or integration site for further testing or operation
3.8
main system field testing
launch pad (3.3) or integration site (3.1) development phase including the testing of an assembled, fully
equipped, and checked out (or factory tested) main system (3.6), which is conducted at the operational
launch pad or integration site to determine the system readiness for further testing or operation
3.9
test supervision team
acceptance team
group of experts formed by the customer (organization, company, etc.) with the goal of coordinating
work during specific testing or acceptance phases
4 General characteristics
4.1 Testing of launch pad and integration sites and the main systems is conducted in accordance with
the regulatory and design documentation specifications.
4.2 The test supervision team coordinates use of the launch pad and integration site and the system
testing process and work management.
4.3 The launch pad and integration site developer provides technical management during the launch
pad and integration site and system testing.
4.4 Appointments to test supervision and acceptance team are determined according to company or
agency recommendations before the beginning of a related testing phase.
Customer representatives participate in team activities and sign respective documents in the event the
representatives are employees of the company or agency.
4.5 As an option, customer representatives, participating in the testing, work in a joint control and
acceptance group (JCAG). JCAG functions are determined in agreements developed by the customer.
4.6 The system testing and acceptance team has the authority to convene representatives of design
and unit manufacturing organizations. These representatives are involved in:
— factory testing (the system manufacturing organization);
— field testing (the test organization);
— end-to-end testing (the team chairman).
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4.7 Depending on the results of the analysis of malfunctions or failures found in the course of testing,
the team has the authority to:
— continue testing without repeating the operations completed earlier;
— repeat the testing starting with a specific phase;
— repeat the testing from the beginning;
— stop testing before finding out the cause of the failure.
4.8 If failures occurred in the testing or the system wa
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