Our aerospace standards support the aviation and space industries in reaching new heights, with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation.

Top standards

Space systems — Design qualification and acceptance tests of small spacecraft and units

Space Data System Practices — Reference model for an open archival information system (OAIS)

Space systems — Space debris mitigation requirements

Unmanned aircraft systems
Part 3: Operational procedures

Space systems — Definition of the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and their criteria of assessment

Aerospace — Nuts, plain or slotted (castellated) — Procurement specification

Unmanned aircraft systems
Part 2: UAS components

Insights

Emergency preparedness: Preparing your workplace for the unexpected

The next workplace emergency isn’t a question of if but when – and that unassuming emergency exit sign you walk past daily could one day be your lifeline.

Carbon footprint: Measuring and reducing our environmental impact

As pressure grows to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, understanding a carbon footprint is no longer simply a sustainability exercise. It is becoming an important part of how organizations manage risk, build resilience and prepare for a changing economic landscape.

Low-angle shot of a passenger aircraft landing in extreme weather.
Interview

Flying into an uncertain future

Aviation industry expert Séverin Drogoul looks at the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how the sector can avail of opportunities for a sustainable recovery.