ISO 22108-2008 PDF

Full title and description

Space systems — Non-flight items in flight hardware — Identification and control (ISO 22108:2008). This International Standard specifies how to identify critical non‑flight items associated with space flight hardware and the procedures to account for and verify their complete removal prior to launch.

Abstract

ISO 22108:2008 describes the identification of critical non‑flight items in space flight hardware and the procedure to account for their complete removal prior to flight. It is intended to be used together with project‑specific quality requirements and procedures for flight hardware activities before launch and at the launch site. Verification steps for removal of critical non‑flight items are described; removal verification of other (non‑critical) non‑flight items is outside the standard's scope.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; status confirmed in periodic reviews).
• Publication date: 9 December 2008 (Edition 1, 2008-12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 49.140 — Space systems and operations.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2008).
• Number of pages: 9 pages (English original).

Key bibliographic and lifecycle details above are recorded in the ISO catalogue and standard distributors.

Scope

This standard applies to the identification and control of critical non‑flight items that can remain associated with flight hardware during assembly, integration and test, transport, environmental test, fueling and launch‑site operations. It defines the accounting and verification procedure to ensure such items are completely removed prior to flight. The standard is intended to be applied alongside project‑specific quality assurance and procedural controls; it explicitly excludes verification of routine non‑critical non‑flight items, which are handled by other inspection procedures.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification: distinguishing critical non‑flight items from other non‑flight items.
• Identification methods: marking, tagging or documentation required to identify non‑flight items during all phases before launch.
• Control and accounting procedures: steps to record, track and ensure removal of identified critical items.
• Verification at stages: verification activities during AIT (assembly, integration and test), ground operations, and at the launch site to confirm removal.
• Record keeping and evidence: documentation requirements to demonstrate accountability and removal for audit/flight release.
• Integration with project quality requirements: use in conjunction with project‑specific QA and configuration management processes.
• Exclusions and limits: removal verification of non‑critical items is outside the standard and handled by other inspection processes.

Typical use and users

Used by spacecraft program managers, systems engineers, quality assurance and configuration management teams, AIT technicians, launch‑site personnel, suppliers of flight and ground support hardware, and auditors who need a formal process to prevent inadvertent flight of non‑flight items. It is applied during integration, testing, transportation and pre‑launch operations.

Related standards

ISO 22108 is intended to be applied alongside other space systems and quality standards. Related documents and standards commonly referenced in the same programme context include ISO standards on space system safety and ground support (examples: ISO 14620 series, ISO 14302, ISO/TR 17400) and applicable agency/industry standards (such as ECSS and national space agency procedures). Programmes will typically combine ISO 22108 requirements with project‑specific QA and ECSS/agency rules for flight hardware control.

Keywords

non‑flight item, flight hardware, identification, removal verification, space systems, launch site, AIT, configuration management, quality assurance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22108:2008 is an International Standard that specifies how to identify and control critical non‑flight items in space flight hardware and how to verify their complete removal before launch.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, identification, tracking, accounting and verification procedures for critical non‑flight items during AIT, transport, testing and at the launch site. It does not mandate project quality systems but is used together with them; routine verification of non‑critical items is outside its scope.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Spacecraft systems engineers, QA and configuration management teams, integration/test technicians, launch‑site crews, suppliers and programme auditors use this standard to prevent inadvertent flight of removable non‑flight items.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 22108:2008 remains the published International Standard from ISO. The ISO catalogue shows the publication as 2008 and records periodic confirmation/review actions (the standard status has been confirmed in ISO reviews). Users should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for the latest lifecycle information before referencing it in procurement or contract documents.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 22108:2008 is a standalone International Standard developed by ISO/TC 20/SC 14 (Space systems and operations). It is not published as a multi‑part ISO series entry; however, it is typically used together with other ISO and agency/industry space standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Non‑flight item, flight hardware, identification, removal verification, space systems, launch site, AIT, configuration management, quality assurance.