ISO 26870:2009

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 26870
First edition
2009-12-01

Space systems — Launch pad and
integration site operational documents
Systèmes spatiaux — Documents opérationnels pour aire de lancement
et site d'intégration




Reference number
ISO 26870:2009(E)
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ISO 26870:2009(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 General requirements .4
4.1 Operational-document applicability .4
4.2 Overall content requirements.5
4.3 Publishing medium .5
4.4 Approval and delivery.5
4.5 Illustrations .6
4.6 Attachments.6
4.7 References .6
5 Specific content requirements.6
5.1 System documentation list (SDL) .6
5.2 Operation and maintenance (O&M) manual.7
5.3 Operational instruction or procedure (OI) .7
5.4 Maintenance instruction or procedure (MI) .9
5.5 Assembly, repair and regulation instruction or procedure (AI).10
5.6 Data log book (DLB) .11
5.7 Test, assembly and inspection record (TAIR) file.14
5.8 Hazard analysis (HA).14
5.9 Spare parts list (SPL) .14
5.10 Spare-part use instruction or procedure (SPUI).14
5.11 Drawings.15
6 Changes to or revisions of operational documents .15
6.1 Authorizing document .15
6.2 Signatures required for authorizing document.15
6.3 List of changes or revisions.15

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ISO 26870:2009(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 26870 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 20, Aircraft and space vehicles, Subcommittee
SC 14, Space systems and operations.

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ISO 26870:2009(E)
Introduction
This International Standard establishes a list of documents that personnel are intended to use during
operation of the launch pad and the integration site, when multiple nations cooperate and participate in the
development or operation of these sites.
This International Standard also establishes requirements for the structure and contents of operational
documents and rules for their preparation.
The purposes of this International Standard are:
⎯ to provide personnel with standardized documents containing the information and procedures necessary
for effective and safe operation of the launch pad and integration site;
⎯ to provide a procedure for applying these documents; and
⎯ to provide organizations and corporations that develop the operational documents with the common rules
of their development.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 26870:2009(E)

Space systems — Launch pad and integration site operational
documents
1 Scope
This International Standard establishes requirements for the nomenclature, structure and contents of
operational documents used at a launch pad or integration site.
When there is international participation, partnership or cooperation in the design, development, installation,
test, activation or operation of a launch pad or integration site, this International Standard applies to the
development of the operational documents required for the following circumstances:
⎯ installation, testing, activation or operation within the territory of one country of a launch pad or integration
site manufactured in another country;
⎯ joint installation, testing, activation or operation when the equipment designed and manufactured in one
country is part of the launch pad or integration site designed by another country;
⎯ training of the launch pad or integration site personnel of one country by the experts from another country.
The development and use of the operational documents described in this International Standard are
applicable to the following international launch pad or integration site operations:
a) preparation of integration site equipment to receive space vehicles and spacecraft;
b) preparation of launch pad equipment and the space complex for the launch of space vehicles;
c) space vehicle launch;
d) post-launch maintenance of the integration site and launch pad;
e) periodic maintenance of the integration site and launch pad.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 23041, Space systems — Unmanned spacecraft operational procedures — Documentation
ISO/TR 17400:2003, Space systems — Space launch complexes, integration sites and other facilities —
General testing guidelines
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
assembly, repair and regulation instruction
assembly, repair and regulation procedure
AI
document containing detailed descriptions of the complex, system operations or tests required for assembly,
repair and regulation
3.2
complex
launch pad or integration site
3.3
customer
firm that awards the design specification or work task and finances the work
3.4
data log book
DLB
collection of documents that define the initial and current technical condition of a facility, system or item of
equipment
3.5
hazard analysis
HA
document that identifies the hazards associated with the operation of a system or component, the likelihood
and consequences of their occurrence, and the procedures for preventing their occurrence and mitigating their
consequences
3.6
integration site
equipment and facility designed for launch vehicle storage, assembly, testing, preparation, maintenance,
servicing and preparation for transportation to the launch pad
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.1]
3.7
launch pad
equipment and facility designed to provide for the pre-launch and launch operations of spacecraft
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.3]
3.8
main system
launch pad or integration site or components primarily responsible for providing preparation and launch of a
launch vehicle or spacecraft
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.6]
3.9
main system field testing
launch pad or integration site development phase including the testing of an assembled, fully equipped, and
checked out (or factory tested) main system; the testing is conducted at the operational launch pad or
integration site to determine the system readiness for further testing or operation
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.8]
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3.10
maintenance instruction
maintenance procedure
MI
document containing detailed descriptions of the maintenance procedures that are required for a complex or
main system
3.11
operation and maintenance manual
O&M manual
collection of documents that provide the information necessary to familiarize the personnel with the operation
and maintenance of a facility, system or item of equipment
3.12
operational instruction
operational procedure
OI
document containing detailed descriptions of the complex, system operations or tests required for space
vehicle launch preparation and launch
3.13
operational document original
operational document containing the necessary original signatures, or electronic version containing personal
codes of the officials signing the document and protected from unauthorized changes
NOTE Copies are supplied to users.
3.14
post-launch maintenance
activities required to repair damage to the launch pad caused by launch of a space vehicle
3.15
preventive maintenance
activities required to maintain an item in a satisfactory operating condition
3.16
spare part
item, part, device, tool or material required to repair and maintain a facility, system or item of equipment
3.17
spare-parts list
SPL
document that identifies all spare parts
3.18
spare-part use instruction
spare-part use procedure
SPUI
document containing detailed descriptions of the operations or tests required to use spare parts
3.19
system documentation list
SDL
list of all operational documents necessary for a given facility, system or item of equipment
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3.20
test, assembly and inspection record file
TAIR file
collection of test operations, maintenance, modification, problem report or inspection documentation of a
facility, system or item of equipment
NOTE Two or more TAIR files located in the same place can be referred to as a “TAIR station”.
4 General requirements
4.1 Operational-document applicability
The operational documents in this International Standard are required for the following activities:
a) personnel training;
b) launch pad and integration site operation;
c) recording the results of launch pad and integration site operation;
d) launch pad and integration site maintenance;
e) logistics.
Operational documents that are generally developed are included in Table 1, along with their applications.
Table 1 — Types of operational documents
Application
Code Name
Complex Main system
a a
SDL System documentation list
a a
O&M Operation and maintenance manual
a a
OI Operational instruction or procedure
b a
MI Maintenance instruction or procedure
b b
AI Assembly, repair and regulation instruction or procedure
a a
DLB Data log book
a a
TAIR Test, assembly and inspection record file
b b
HA Hazard analysis
c a
SPL Spare-parts list
b b
SPUI Spare-part use instruction or procedure
d a a
DWG Drawing
a
The document is mandatory.
b
The document is optional and is developed, when required, by the customer.
c
The document is not required.
d
Drawings can be included in O&M, OI, MI or AI.

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Depending on the type of facility, system or item of equipment, the amount of information, operational
conditions or national practice, the operational documents and applications listed in Table 1 may be changed
as follows:
⎯ to add other operational documents,
⎯ to waive operational documents deemed unnecessary,
⎯ to combine several operational documents into one document (e.g. OI, AI and MI may be combined as a
single type of instruction or procedure),
⎯ to divide an operational document into several separate documents,
NOTE The titles of the resulting separate documents can reflect their contents.
⎯ to waive individual sections from an operational document, or
⎯ to add indispensable sections.
The SDL and the contents of operational documents for all complexes and main systems shall be determined
by the corresponding developers.
4.2 Overall content requirements
Operational documents shall include the exact parameters, characteristics and other properties included in the
corresponding design documents. Parameters, characteristics or properties missing from design documents
shall not be included in corresponding operational documents. Operational documents shall be clear and
comprehensive, with no dependence on other documents, except as noted in 4.7.
The words “ATTENTION” or “FORBIDDEN” shall precede the description of security measures.
Spelling and appearance in operational documents shall comply with ISO 23041, except in relation to
illustrations.
The operational document original shall be stored by the developer of the subject complex or main system.
Each operational document shall include a list of changes or revisions in accordance with Clause 6.
4.3 Publishing medium
Operational documents shall be published and distributed either on paper or electronically, depending on the
intended use of the documents, their means of control, the skill of the personnel involved and the
requirements of the customer.
The paper on which operational documents are published shall not exceed (210 × 297) mm, except as noted
in 4.5.
The paper and stitching chosen shall have a long term of service. The customer shall determine the means of
electronic publishing and distribution.
4.4 Approval and delivery
Operational documents shall be approved in accordance with national practice and shall be delivered to the
operational site before field testing has begun. If the subject operational document contains references to
other operational documents (see 4.7), those referenced operational documents shall also be delivered to the
operational site.
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4.5 Illustrations
Operational documents shall include illustrations of all components mentioned in the technical description.
Each component shall be identified by a number and called out in a legend in the illustration. The illustrations
may be placed in the text of a document or in attachments.
A sheet dimension of (297 × 210) mm, of (297 × 420) mm or of (297 × 630) mm shall be used. On sheets of
width 420 mm or 630 mm, illustrations shall be placed toward the outside margin.
4.6 Attachments
Information required for launch or launch preparations shall be included in the main text of the operational
document, not in an attachment. Supplemental or minor information may be included in attachments and may
be bound together with or separately from the main text of the printed operational document. Attachments
may be included in the electronic files of operational documents or may comprise separate files.
EXAMPLE Suitable material for attachments include illustrations, information security requirements, requirements for
spare parts and instructions for specialists.
4.7 References
If it is necessary to refer to an operational document of another main system, the reference shall identify
⎯ the main system,
⎯ the code of the operational document (see Table 1),
⎯ the document title,
⎯ the document number, and
⎯ any other specific information that helps identify the other document.
If the operation process does not accommodate a pause or stopping point in the process, then references to
operational documents of other main systems are prohibited.
If it is necessary to refer to a structural element of the main system, the reference shall identify the design
document for the main-system structural element.
If the components and materials used in the main system are required to conform to an established standard,
the reference shall fully identify that standard.
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