ISO 17689:2023

Space systems — Interface control documents between ground systems, ground support equipment and launch vehicle with payload

Scope

This document establishes basic requirements for interface control documents (ICD) writing and interface control procedures for the following items included in the launch system: payload, launch vehicle, ground support equipment (according to ISO 14625) and launch site (buildings with utility systems), specifically:
a)       ICD between the ground support equipment and the payload;
b)       ICD between the ground support equipment and the launch vehicle;
c)        ICD between items of the ground support equipment;
d)       ICD between the ground support equipment and the launch site.
This document is applicable to organizations developing ground support equipment and to operators performing space activity.