New-Space Product Assurance

THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED – AND SO ARE THE ECSS REQUIREMENTS.

The established space client is on board. Finally. But then the ECSS requirements turn into operati onal reality: Product Assurance Plan, Critical Items Control, Confi guration Items Data List.

What first seems like a formality can turn into a major operational challenge – especially for agile teams with limited resources and tight schedules.

Typical project dynamics:

• Documentation is submitted – but doesn’t meet the client’s expectations.

• Rework starts under pressure – with no time and no clear process.

• Reviews get delayed. Decision-making slows down.

• The team runs out of time. The client loses confidence.

• Despite full commitment and long nights:

  product assurance becomes a bottleneck.

WHAT IF PRODUCT ASSURANCE DIDN’T SLOW YOU DOWN – BUT HELPED YOU DELIVER WITH CONFIDENCE?

Many New Space teams are surprised by how much structure and documentation, ECSS compliance actually involves.

ECSS frameworks don’t just demand compliance on paper – they require consistent documentation, traceable processes and cross-team alignment throughout the project.

But when these processes are implemented with clarity and purpose, your team stays on track and free to focus on what truly matters: innovation and development.

What this looks like in practice:

• Your next review runs on schedule

• Your team works with focus, not in firefighting mode

• Your client values your strengths – in both tech and delivery

This is what New-Space Product Assurance is about.

New Space. Established Space. Bridged by someone who knows both worlds.

THREE WAYS I WORK WITH YOUR TEAM TO BRIDGE NEW SPACE AND ECSS

Product Assurance Plan

• A tailored, ECSS-compliant plan that supports your team’s way of working – with structure and clarity from day one.

• Timeline: approx. 4 weeks

• Best for: Teams who want a solid and structured foundation early in the project.

Milestone Review Support

• Structured preparation, documentation and moderation – so that your reviews run smoothly and milestones stay on track.

• Timeline: approx. 3 months

• Best for: Teams approaching key reviews or contract milestones.

Full Product Assurance Support

• Comprehensive support – from proposal to delivery, remote or on site.

• Timeline: flexible, based on your project needs

• Best for: Start-ups ready to scale – with a clear, reliable process framework.