TS EN 13701

TS EN 13701 is a glossary standard for space systems terminology and definitions. Standards of this kind support a shared technical language across organisations, suppliers and engineering disciplines, which is especially important in systems engineering, mission preparation, integration and operations. This record belongs to a withdrawn standard, but the subject itself remains the core conceptual framework for technical communication in space programmes.

Why terminology matters in space systems

Space systems bring together many interconnected elements such as spacecraft, launch vehicles, ground support infrastructure, payloads, mission control and operational processes. In this field, terminology helps distinguish between design requirements, interfaces, verification, environmental effects, operational concepts and lifecycle activities. A glossary standard supports a common interpretation of these terms, reducing ambiguity and improving the consistency of technical documentation.

General technical context for the subject

The title and classification show that this standard is focused on terminology for space systems, but the detailed term list is not available here, so its individual definitions or exclusions should not be assumed. In general, a glossary in this domain clarifies technical usage of concepts such as mass, mission, platform, subsystem, operations, orbit, payload, verification and safety. That shared vocabulary helps project teams, suppliers and review bodies work from the same conceptual basis.