This part of ISO 14300 defines the product assurance (PA) policy, objectives, principles, and requirements for the establishment and implementation of PA programmes for space programmes covering mission definition, design, development, production and operations of space products, including disposal.

The PA discipline covers: PA management, quality assurance, safety assurance, dependability (reliability, availability and maintainability) assurance of software and hardware products, as well as parts (including electrical, electromechanical and electronic components, and mechanical parts), materials and processes assurance.

This part of ISO 14300 defines their respective objectives, policies, and principles to achieve the stated overall PA objectives throughout the complete life cycle of the products.

The provisions of this part of ISO 14300 apply to space products.

The term "programme" is understood as a group of several projects. Both “programme” and “project” can be used in the same context throughout this part of ISO 14300.