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GB/T 47455-2026Validation requirements for space station payloads (English PDF)

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

April 30, 2026

Implementation date

November 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 47455-2026 is the English-translated version of 空间站载荷入站确认要求.

GB/T 47455-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering what a payload has to satisfy before it is allowed aboard a space station - the safety review, the interface verification, the materials and the containment of anything hazardous, and the crew operations it will require. First edition, in force since 1 November 2026. It was issued on 30 April 2026 and takes effect on 1 November 2026, as a first edition. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

Document preview — GB/T 47455-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS: 49.020
Classification: V 71

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

1 Scope
5 Division of Responsibilities
6 Entry Confirmation Items
7 Entry Confirmation Method
9 Entry Confirmation Implementation Documents
11 Implementation of the entry confirmation project
11.1 Mechanical Interface Confirmation
11.2 Power Supply Interface Confirmation
11.3 Hot Interface Confirmation
11.3.1 Document Confirmation
11.4 Information Interface Confirmation
11.5 Robotic Arm Interface Confirmation
11.6 Confirmation of Notebook Computer Software Interface
11.8 Confirmation of the on-orbit release interface for micro-aircraft
11.13 Information Security Confirmation
11.16 Safety Confirmation of In-Orbit Release
12 Entry Confirmation Process

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents. This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Manned Spaceflight Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC570). This document was drafted by: Beijing Spacecraft Overall Design Department, Shanghai Aerospace Systems Engineering Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The college's Space Application Engineering and Technology Center, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, PLA Unit 63921, and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation Electronic Science Research Institute of Group Co., Ltd. The main drafters of this document are. Li Zhe, Luo Wencheng, Zhao Zhenhao, Guo Juan, Zhang Qiao, Wang Caijian, Xie Zongwu, Zhang Jian, Jiang Ji, Ding Rui, Li Tao, and Li Liling. Xu Zongfei, Li Wei, Jia Yanmei, Yu Xihe, Zhao Liping, An Meizhen, Yang Jinlu, Xu Wenlong, Zhang Qiang, Lin Bingkun. Space station payload arrival confirmation requirements

1.Scope This document specifies the objects, division of responsibilities, projects, methods, timing, implementation documents, conditions, and confirmation items for space station payload arrival verification. Requirements such as implementation and procedures. This document applies to the entry confirmation process for payloads that need to be carried out onboard to the space station or disposed of by the space station.

4.Confirmation of entry personnel Payloads that need to be ascended to the space station for use or disposed of via the space station should undergo arrival confirmation, including.

a) Payloads carried aboard a manned or cargo spacecraft and used on the space station;

b) Payloads launched as cargo with the space station extension module and used on the space station;

c) Installing, replacing, or discarding payloads for visiting spacecraft via the space station.

1 Scope

12.2 The following requirements shall be met during the load arrival confirmation application stage.

a) Submit the inbound confirmation load list, status report, and load IDS. After the overall project clarifies the upstream load configuration, confirm the load direction. The party submits an inbound confirmation payload list and status report, clarifies the payload technical status and interface status, and submits the payload IDS.

b) Submit a payload acceptance confirmation application. After the payload has completed development and meets the acceptance confirmation conditions specified in Chapter 10, the payload orientation is confirmed. Fang submitted a payload entry confirmation application form.

c) Define the load arrival confirmation items. The confirming party and the load party jointly define the load arrival confirmation items and countersign the load arrival confirmation items. Matrix table.

12.3 During the load arrival confirmation preparation phase, the confirming party and the load party shall jointly carry out the load arrival confirmation preparation work and meet the following requirements.

a) The confirming party and the load party shall prepare the relevant documents in accordance with the provisions of Table 1.

b) Determine the load arrival confirmation location. The confirming party and the load party shall jointly confirm the inspection instruments and equipment, work area environmental conditions, and technical requirements. Technical safety status. The instruments and equipment used for payload entry verification must be calibrated and within their validity period.

Note. The payload arrival confirmation location is generally the space station arrival confirmation laboratory.

c) Establish an entry confirmation team and an expert group in the relevant professional field.

d) The confirming party and the load party shall prepare the implementation documents in accordance with the provisions of Table 1.

12.4 The following requirements shall be met during the load arrival verification implementation phase.

a) The confirming party organizes the load party to conduct document confirmation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter

11.For loads that fail document confirmation, the confirming party provides a written... According to the feedback, after the load party completes the load improvement and meets the conditions for entry confirmation, the confirming party will reorganize and carry out the document confirmation.

b) For loads confirmed through documentation, the confirming party shall organize the load party to conduct inspection and confirmation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter

5 Division of Responsibilities

5.1 The main entities involved in the load arrival verification work are the verification party and the load party.

5.2 The responsibilities of the confirming party are as follows:

a) Responsible for developing the implementation plan and detailed rules for payload arrival confirmation, and clarifying the workflow;

b) Establish the necessary hardware and software products, testing equipment, and site support conditions for payload arrival verification, and organize the payload arrival process. Validation work includes document validation, inspection validation, and testing validation;

c) Coordinate with the load party to determine the load arrival confirmation items to be carried out, and sign the load arrival confirmation item matrix table (see Appendix A);

d) Organize the payload provider to carry out payload arrival confirmation documents and product preparation, and specific implementation work;

e) Provide a conclusion on load arrival confirmation. For loads that fail arrival confirmation, a written opinion should be provided; for loads that pass arrival confirmation, a written opinion should be provided. Sign the payload arrival confirmation form (see Appendix B).

5.3 The responsibilities of the load side are as follows:

a) Submit the inbound verification product list (see Appendix C) to the verification party, confirm the inbound verification items to be carried out for the payload with the verification party, and sign the agreement. Load arrival confirmation item matrix table (see Appendix A);

b) Submit the necessary documents for payload arrival confirmation to the confirming party;

c) For loads requiring inspection and testing verification, submit the loads to the verification party for inspection and testing, and cooperate with the verification party in carrying out the verification process. Entry confirmation implementation work;

d) For loads that fail the inbound confirmation, improvements should be made and the inbound confirmation should be resubmitted.

6 Entry Confirmation Items

6.1 The load arrival verification items include.

a) Mechanical interface confirmation;

b) Power supply interface confirmation;

c) Hot-switch interface confirmation;

d) Information interface confirmation;

e) Robotic arm interface confirmation;

f) Confirmation of the laptop computer software interface;

g) Confirmation of cargo entry/exit interfaces;

h) Confirmation of the on-orbit release interface of the micro-aircraft;

i) Hazard identification and control verification;

j) Confirmation of compliance with medical indicators;

k) Electromagnetic compatibility confirmation;

l) Confirmation of power supply and distribution safety;

m) Information security verification;

7 Entry Confirmation Method

7.1 The methods for confirming load arrival at the site are divided into document confirmation, inspection confirmation and test confirmation.

a) Document Verification. Review and verify the design and verification summary documents generated by the payload provider during the payload development phase, and conduct safety checks. Assessment and confirmation.

b) Inspection and verification. Visual inspection and measurement verification of the load.

c) Testing and Validation. Power-on testing of space station platform equipment or entire module and payload; testing and inspection of interfaces; digital simulation. The technology is used to conduct security simulation verification.

7.2 The confirmation methods for each confirmation item are shown in Table 1.

8.Entry Confirmation Timing The timing for confirming load arrival at the station is as follows:

a) Payloads launched as cargo with the space station extension module should undergo arrival confirmation before delivery to the extension module.

b) Payloads transported to the space station by manned or cargo spacecraft should undergo onboard confirmation before leaving the factory.

c) Transported to the space station by manned spacecraft, cargo spacecraft, or other visiting spacecraft, and used for installation, replacement, or disposal of the visiting spacecraft while still in orbit. For discarded loads, the on-site confirmation process should be completed before leaving the factory.

d) Safety verification of payloads to be replaced or disposed of via the space station must be completed before leaving the factory; safety verification of extravehicular waste must be completed before it enters the spacecraft. Safety verification of waste disposal. The safety verification of payloads to be temporarily disposed of in orbit should be completed before implementation.

9 Entry Confirmation Implementation Documents

9.1 The implementation documents and the supporting documents for each confirmation item for load arrival are shown in Table

1.The supporting documents mainly consist of the following types of documents. composition.

a) General requirements documents issued by the project, including medical and safety-related documents and uplink load lists, etc.

b) Interface control documents, payload IDS, and payload 3D models signed between the space station system and space application systems and various application fields;

c) Documents specifying product design and development requirements for space application systems and various application fields from the space station system.

9.2 Confirmation of power supply interface, information interface, robotic arm interface, micro-aircraft release interface, and information security. The load party shall prepare test procedures based on the verification outline, and the verification party shall prepare verification test procedures based on the test procedures as the entry verification test procedures. Implementation documents for the pilot project.

9.3 Confirmation of biosafety, operational safety, information security, electromagnetic compatibility, and compliance with medical indicators. It is acknowledged that the load party provides a documented design and verification report, and this documented design and verification report should meet one of the following conditions.

a) Includes a testing report (or evaluation report) issued by a qualified third-party organization or institution, and confirmation of payload arrival at the station. Beforehand, the confirming party should clearly explain to the load party the qualification level requirements of the third-party unit or organization;

b) Independent security assessment by a panel of experts in the relevant field.

10.Entry Confirmation Conditions The conditions for conducting entry verification are as follows:

a) The payload should be a flight-ready product, and all individual unit development, testing, and field-specific joint testing work should have been completed, and it should have passed the space application system test. Organize and implement the joint testing and interface verification of application public support facilities.

b) The load shall be self-accepted by the contractor, and the contractor shall stamp the Load Arrival Confirmation Application Form (see Appendix D); the system or department to which the load belongs shall be responsible for its acceptance. The overall domain has completed the confirmation and review, and the review conclusion has been filled in on the payload arrival confirmation application form.

c) The confirming party and the load party shall prepare the implementation documents for participating in the site entry confirmation, as shown in Table 1.

11.1 Mechanical Interface Confirmation

11.1.1 Document Confirmation Based on the load IDS and 3D model, the measurement and test data of the mechanical interface should be checked and verified. This applies to interfaces involving rotational or reciprocating motion. The load should also be reviewed in conjunction with the load dynamics test and noise test reports. The review should include the load interference force test results and vibration acceleration analysis. And test results, noise test results.

11.1.2 Inspection and Validation Verification based on the load IDS and 3D model should meet the following requirements.

a) Load-bearing visual inspection, including checking the product name, code, serial number, surface condition, heat treatment condition, and product appearance. Location, serial number, surface condition, and protective cover of electrical connectors; configuration of accessories such as heat insulation pads, screws, and washers;

b) Load-bearing installation interface measurement, including surface flatness, external dimensions, installation dimensions, product weight, etc.

c) Load-bearing mechanical safety inspection, including checking for sharp parts, foreign objects, and delamination or peeling. Paint condition, safety protection measures for rotating and moving parts, etc.

11.1.3 Test Confirmation Based on the payload IDS and the 3D model, digital modeling was carried out on the 3D model of the digital space station, and the static and dynamic envelopes of the payloads were analyzed. The simulation was reviewed to confirm that the payload should not interfere with components on the space station module or with the astronauts' extravehicular activity path, and to confirm that it would not affect the space station. The field of view of line/observation equipment does not affect the path planning of the robotic arm.

11.2 Power Supply Interface Confirmation

11.2.1 Document Confirmation For the 100V electrical loads inside and outside the space station module, the individual load test reports should be reviewed, including the load power supply interface. Circuit design, surge current testing, power testing, connection resistance testing, command bus load resistance testing, etc.

11.2.2 Test Confirmation For intravehicular payloads that directly use the 100V power supply interface of the space station platform and for extravehicular payloads that require 100V power, based on the space... The confirmation details for the power supply interface between the space station platform and the payload should include conducting power supply interface tests on the payload using the space station platform's power distribution equipment or the entire module. The content includes surge current testing, power testing, lap resistance testing, and command bus load resistance testing.

11.3.1 Document Confirmation

11.3.1.1 For payloads with direct thermal interfaces to the space station platform, the payload thermal design and verification reports should be reviewed. The review should include... This includes product materials, surface heat treatment status, absorptivity, emissivity, heat capacity, mounting contact area, temperature range, temperature control measures, heat dissipation, and thermal environment. Experimental results, etc.

11.3.1.2 For piping products connected to the external load fluid loop of the space station platform, the interface between the external load and the external load fluid loop should be addressed. The verification report is reviewed, including aspects such as flow resistance, pressure resistance, sealing performance, compatibility, and foreign matter control.

11.3.2 Inspection and Validation For piping products connected to the fluid loops of external payloads on the space station platform, a visual inspection of the fluid loop piping interfaces should be conducted, including checks on tightness. The condition of the cover surface, the condition of the sealing ring surface, etc.

11.4 Information Interface Confirmation

11.4.1 Document Confirmation The individual load test report should be reviewed, including the load information interface circuit design and load information interface testing. Condition.

11.4.2 Test Confirmation According to the confirmation guidelines for the space station platform and payload information interface, the space station platform information management equipment or the entire module should be used to conduct information verification on the payload. Information interface testing includes testing of programmable P commands, analog telemetry, 1553B bus interface, and Ethernet interface. Wi-Fi interface testing, dedicated information interface testing, etc.

11.5 Robotic Arm Interface Confirmation

11.5.1 Document Confirmation The document confirmation implementation should meet the following requirements.

a) Review the certificate of conformity for the robotic arm target adapter to confirm that the robotic arm target adapter has completed pre-shipment testing and verification and is qualified. Priced products.

b) Review the certificate of conformity for the active end of the load adapter or the active end of the docking point to confirm that the product has completed the pre-shipment testing and trials. Verified and qualified products.

c) Review the load 3D model, confirm its accuracy, and confirm that the load envelope and cable implementation meet the envelope requirements.

d) Review the load measurement report, including the load body, the robotic arm target adapter, and the load adapter's active end or attachment point. The relative position and installation accuracy of the active end of the connector. This applies to the docking of the active end or attachment point of the robotic arm adapter and load adapter. If there is a load with relative motion at the active end of the device, the main components of the robotic arm adapter and load adapter after the relative motion is restored should also be examined. The relative position accuracy of the active end of the moving end or hanging point docking device.

e) Review the design of the power supply interface circuit and information interface circuit between the load and the robotic arm.

11.5.2 Test Confirmation The test and verification implementation should meet the following requirements.

a) In accordance with the confirmation guidelines for the interface between the space station robotic arm and the payload, the interface between the space station robotic arm and the payload (including the robotic arm target adapter, payload, etc.) is adopted. The power supply interface, 1553B bus interface, and visual measurement are performed on the active end of the load adapter or the active end of the mounting point docking device. Interface testing;

b) For non-standard large loads such as hanging point loads, if necessary, conduct non-standard large load tests on an air-floating platform using a robotic arm to perform mechanical... The arm operation interface was tested and verified.

c) Based on the three-dimensional model of the load (including the load body, robotic arm adapter, load adapter active end or hanging point docking device active end, line) (cable), and conduct simulation verification of the accessibility and safety of the robotic arm's operating load on the space station assembly model.

11.6 Confirmation of Notebook Computer Software Interface

11.6.1 Document Confirmation The betting software test report should be reviewed, and the review should focus on the betting software's performance on a laptop computer.

11.6.2 Test Confirmation According to the testing guidelines for the uploading software, the uploading software should be installed and tested using a laptop computer that is identical to the space station in its on-orbit state. test.

11.7 Confirmation of cargo entry/exit interfaces When using document verification to confirm cargo entry/exit interfaces, the following requirements must be met.

a) Based on the three-dimensional model of the load, the interference of the load's entry and exit envelopes is checked on the three-dimensional model of the cargo airlock of the space station. The interface between the load and the load transfer mechanism, the feasibility of the robotic arm grasping the load in the cabin entry and exit environment, and the load entry and exit envelope;

b) Review the load tolerance environmental adaptability analysis report for the cargo airlock depressurization and repressurization process to confirm the impact of the load on the cargo airlock depressurization and repressurization process. Adaptability;

c) Review the design and verification report of the payloads that accompany astronauts into and out of the spacecraft. The review should include the entry/exit methods, mechanical interfaces, and environmental conditions. Adaptability, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, etc.

11.8 Confirmation of the on-orbit release interface for micro-aircraft

11.8.1 Document Confirmation Documentation confirmation and implementation should meet the following requirements.

a) Review the interface design and verification report of the micro-aircraft and release mechanism, and the 3D model of the micro-aircraft. The review content includes the micro-aircraft... The mechanical, power supply, information, thermal, and astronaut operation interfaces of the release mechanisms for spacecraft and micro-spacecraft;

b) Review the on-orbit release plan for the micro-aircraft, including the compatibility of the release timing and the flight plan.

c) Review the environmental adaptability analysis report of the micro-aircraft to airlock depressurization and repressurization, and confirm the micro-aircraft's tolerance to airlock depressurization and repressurization. The adaptability of the process.

11.8.2 Test Confirmation The interface confirmation test details between the micro-aircraft and the release mechanism should be followed, and the micro-aircraft release mechanism ground test specimen should be used to test the micro-aircraft. The aircraft underwent loading or connection operation tests to confirm the mechanical interface compatibility and operational safety between the micro-aircraft and the release mechanism.

11.9 Hazard Identification and Control Validation Hazard identification and control verification is conducted through document verification. The hazard identification and control report for loads is reviewed, and the review content includes It should include.

a) Analysis of payload hazard identification, including risk factors affecting the safety of the space station platform and astronauts;

b) The status of load hazard control measures, identification and control of key safety items;

c) Analysis results and verification of load hazard source control, confirming the correctness and effectiveness of hazard source control measures.

11.10 Confirmation of medical indicator satisfaction Document verification should be used to confirm whether the medical indicators meet the requirements; relevant experts and astronaut system personnel should be organized to review the payload's medical... The report on the compliance of learning indicators and test data will be reviewed. The review content includes the control of harmful gases, non-metallic materials, noise, vibration, and ionization. Radiation, radioactive nuclides, radiofrequency radiation, ultraviolet radiation, microbial control, etc.

11.11 Electromagnetic Compatibility Confirmation Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) verification should be conducted through document review, including reviewing the load EMC design and verification reports, and the load EMC test results. The test results confirmed that the electromagnetic compatibility design and testing requirements were met.

11.12 Confirmation of Power Supply and Distribution Safety Power supply and distribution safety should be verified through document review, including the review of load power supply and distribution safety design and verification reports, and power supply safety. Physical inspection of images and data records confirms that the load power supply and distribution safety design requirements are met.

11.13 Information Security Confirmation

11.13.1 Document Confirmation The payload information security design and test report should be reviewed to confirm that it meets the space station's information security access management requirements, information security design, and test report. Test requirements.

11.13.2 Test Confirmation For payloads accessing the space station's network system via wired/wireless means, the payloads should be connected to the space station's information security assessment system for information security evaluation. Information security assessment confirmed that the product meets the requirements of uplink product network communication protocol and information security design requirements.

11.14 Safety Confirmation of Vacuum Exhaust Gas Extraction The safety of vacuum exhaust gas should be confirmed through document verification, including reviewing the load vacuum interface design and verification report, and the vacuum process itself. Verify the safety of exhaust gas discharge, confirming that the load meets the vacuum exhaust gas discharge index requirements and safety requirements specified in the interface control document.

11.15 Operational Safety Confirmation Operational safety should be verified through document review, including the review of the load mechanical safety design and verification report and ergonomic evaluation conclusions. The review should include at least the following.

a) Check for sharp parts and extraneous objects on the load's exterior;

b) Check for any peeling or delamination of the paint or adhesive on the load-bearing surface;

c) Design and verification of safety protection measures for rotating and moving parts;

d) Are there any leaks or drips in the piping system?

e) Whether the load has passed the ergonomic evaluation.

11.16 Safety Confirmation of In-Orbit Release

11.16.1 Document Confirmation For micro-spacecraft or debris released from the space station, the orbital safety analysis report for on-orbit release of micro-spacecraft or debris should be reviewed. The report confirmed that small spacecraft or debris would not collide with the space station assembly.

11.16.2 Test Confirmation A simulation review of the orbital safety of micro-spacecraft or waste after release from the space station should be conducted to confirm the release of micro-spacecraft or waste. It will not collide with the space station complex after being deployed.

11.17 Biosafety Confirmation Biosafety verification should be conducted through document review, and experts in relevant professional fields should be organized to review biological payloads or experimental samples. Biological safety design and analysis report, safety review status, confirming the payload's performance during uplink transport, astronaut on-orbit operation, entry and exit from the capsule, and on-orbit operation. The experiments, waste disposal, and other processes will not affect the health of astronauts or the environment inside the space station throughout the entire on-orbit lifecycle.

11.18 Confirmation of Excess Material Control Redundant object control should be verified through document review, including reviewing the payload redundant object control report and confirming payload storage in orbit and in-cabin operation. No excess material is generated after control measures are taken during operation, entry and exit from the cabin, and use, and no excess material is generated during cargo package operations.

11.19 Waste and Disposal Safety Confirmation When using document verification to confirm the safety of waste and its disposal, the following requirements should be met.

a) Review the safety analysis and verification of waste generated throughout the entire on-orbit mission lifecycle of space station payloads and their disposal methods, and confirm the safety of the waste. The disposal of space station payload waste will not endanger astronaut safety or the cabin environment;

b) Review the safety analysis and verification of waste generated or disposed of by visiting spacecraft via the space station and the methods of disposal, and confirm... The disposal of on-orbit waste from the visiting spacecraft's payload will not endanger the safety of the astronauts or the cabin environment.

12 Entry Confirmation Process

12.1 The payload arrival confirmation process includes payload arrival confirmation application, payload arrival confirmation preparation, payload arrival confirmation implementation, and payload arrival confirmation. The process involves four stages, including outcome evaluation, and the flowchart is shown in Figure 1. Figure

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