1 Scope
This part of ISO 14300 addresses the space programme / project management requirements, applicable through a top-down approach in a contractual relationship between customers and suppliers.
NOTE The term programme is understood to be a group of several projects . Both “ programme ” and “ project ” may be used in the same context throughout this part of ISO 14300.
The applicable requirements for product assurance are given in ISO 14300-2. Annex A of this part of ISO 14300 gives the general ISO standards framework for space systems programme management.
This part of ISO 14300 is intended to be used as a basis when establishing and negotiating customer project management requirements, and guiding the supplier's responses.
It allows:
— a clear definition of the roles, responsibilities and authorities of the different customers and suppliers;
— coherence between their activities;
— communication capability between them;
— stable and rigorous project organization; and