### ECSS Compliance Cheatsheet | **Aspect** | **Details** | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **What is ECSS?** | European Cooperation for Space Standardization, a set of standards for space missions. | | **Key Aspects** | - Standardization<br>- Quality Assurance<br>- Project Management<br>- Technical Requirements<br>- Documentation | | **ECSS Structure** | - Management (M)<br>- Engineering (E)<br>- Product Assurance (Q)<br>- Space Sustainability (U) | | **Benefits** | - Consistency<br>- Reliability<br>- Efficiency<br>- Risk Mitigation | | **Application in ESA/NASA Missions** | - Adhering to ECSS standards<br>- Integration with NASA standards<br>- Cross-agency collaboration | | **Is ECSS Mandatory?** | Yes, for ESA projects and collaborative missions with ESA. | | **Why ECSS is Mandatory** | - Reliability<br>- Interoperability<br>- Quality Assurance<br>- Documentation and Traceability | | **When ECSS is Mandatory**| - ESA Projects<br>- Collaborative Missions<br>- Contractual Obligations | | **Exceptions** | - Non-ESA Missions<br>- Custom Agreements | --- **Tags**: #space #project-management #ecss #esa #nasa #standards #compliance