ISO 22010-2022 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22010:2022 — Space systems — Mass properties control. This international standard defines a structured process for managing, controlling and monitoring the mass properties of space systems throughout the programme lifecycle, including requirements definition, allocation, monitoring, verification, documentation and subcontractor control.

Abstract

This document describes a process for managing, controlling and monitoring the mass properties of space systems. It explains the relationship between the mass properties management plan and the performance parameters to be met throughout a mission, and identifies ground handling, dynamics analysis and test set-ups that require accurate mass properties inputs. It covers all programme phases from pre‑proposal through end of life.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 16 November 2022 (Edition 2).
• Publisher: ISO — International Organization for Standardization.
• ICS / categories: 49.140 (Space systems and operations).
• Edition / version: 2 (Second edition, 2022).
• Number of pages: 12.

Scope

Specifies a mass properties control process for space systems, covering definition of mass properties requirements, allocation and trend analysis, mass reduction planning, monitoring and verification, documentation and reporting, treatment of subcontractor data, and special analyses for ground handling and dynamics. The standard applies across all programme phases from pre‑proposal through end of life.

Key topics and requirements

• Establishment of a Mass Properties Control Plan that defines roles, responsibilities and verification points.
• Formation and operation of a Mass Properties Control Board (MPCB) or equivalent governance body.
• Mass allocation, budget tracking and trend analysis to manage growth and margin.
• Mass properties monitoring procedures for components, assemblies and the complete system.
• Requirements for documentation: control plans, report plans, analysis plans, verification plans and status/trend reports.
• Verification methods including analysis, test measurement and traceable instrumentation for centre of mass and moments of inertia.
• Control of subcontractor mass data and integration of supplier inputs into the mass budget.
• Consideration of ground handling, dynamics analysis and test set‑ups that depend on accurate mass properties.

Typical use and users

Used by spacecraft systems engineers, mass properties engineers, prime contractors and subsystem suppliers, test laboratories, integration and test teams, programme managers and configuration control authorities to ensure predictable dynamic behaviour, safe handling and compliance with mission mass budgets.

Related standards

Related work from the same ISO technical committee (ISO/TC 20/SC 14) includes standards on space debris mitigation and other space‑system lifecycle topics (for example ISO 24113 on space debris mitigation requirements). Previous edition: ISO 22010:2007 (withdrawn and replaced by the 2022 edition).

Keywords

mass properties; mass budget; centre of mass; moments of inertia; mass properties control plan; mass allocation; trend analysis; verification; spacecraft; ground handling; dynamics; MPCB.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22010:2022 is an international standard that specifies a process for controlling and monitoring the mass properties of space systems across all programme phases.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers requirements definition, mass allocation and budgets, monitoring and trend analysis, documentation and reporting, verification methods (analysis and test), subcontractor data control, and considerations for ground handling and dynamic testing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Spacecraft/system engineers, mass properties specialists, prime contractors, subsystem suppliers, integration and test teams, and programme managers responsible for mass and dynamic performance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — the second edition, ISO 22010:2022 (published 16 November 2022), supersedes ISO 22010:2007.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of ISO standards developed by ISO/TC 20/SC 14 covering space systems and operations and relates to other space systems standards (for example ISO 24113 on debris mitigation).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Mass properties; mass budget; centre of mass; moments of inertia; verification; mass properties control plan; trend analysis; spacecraft.