Importance of Alert and Obsolescence Management on Space Projects

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On February 25, 2022
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The early identification of parts affected by an alert is important to avoid the use of that part in the design if an alternative is available. In the case the part has already been procured, it is important to know about the alert to see which solutions are available or the specific impact of the alert on our application.

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Component Testing for New Space Applications

Posted by Enrique Cordero
On July 2, 2021
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This standard describes the differences and the minimum testing requirements necessary to each of these three classes for evaluation, screening, and lot acceptance. The following test sequence shows the evaluation test sequence for class 1 components, this sequence is the same in the three classes described in the standard with different severity and test conditions to each class.

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Component Selection in New Space Applications

Posted by José Francisco Largaespada
On July 2, 2021
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Component engineering consists of all the activities needed to correct the components’ correct selection, adapting their characteristics to the specific project requirements. It is easy to understand that for the correct component selection is therefore indispensable the availability of a PA plan. A component selection must be made, considering all the provisions stated in the PA plan regarding design, production, planning, and testing.

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Product Assurance Plan for Small Sats

Posted by José Francisco Largaespada
On July 1, 2021
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Product Assurance is a key step in New Space projects where SMALL SATS is one of the protagonists; due to the relatively low maturity of the sector and COTS parts for this type of mission. The Product Assurance Plan is the first step to a successful and well-managed project, and many of the activities that will be developed during the mission will be based on this Product Assurance Plan.

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How to write a Detail Specification.

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On October 19, 2020
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Regarding this, we can include them as deviations from the requirements of the Generic Specification or in the absence of a clear one fully define them (including methods, success criteria) on our Detail Specification, in accordance to our PA Plan.

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Detail/Procurement Specification Vs Manufacturer Datasheets.

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On October 19, 2020
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the datasheet is not always under strict configuration control, and the information included can be changed without notice or even be outdated. This is, the datasheet is always under manufacturer control. This also implies that some parameter information that may be critical for a specific customer application may not be shown in the datasheet if the manufacturer does not consider it typically important. Furthermore, it may happen that this parameter has not even been measured ever.

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What is a Parts Procurement Control Parts (PPCP)?

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On September 28, 2020
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PPCP defines the technical provisions and all the associated procedures for EEE parts, including all the engineering and quality assurance aspects. This allows to establish an homogeneity regarding parts quality and dependability during all project procurement phase.

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PRODUCT ASSURANCE (PA) Support: What is and why it is important

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On September 28, 2020
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Product Assurance (PA) stands as a fundamental pillar. Product Assurance can be defined as the set of requirements that materials, processes and parts must comply to assure proper performance of the equipment during the mission lifetime. These rules are gathered in a PA Plan.

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Introduction to Parts Selection for Space Applications

Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
On September 28, 2020
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Introduction to the five main criteria to be followed when selecting parts for a Space Project: Performance, Availability, Quality Level/Reliability, Lead Time...