The implemented quality assurance programmes take into account the existence of international standards and specifications:
SunSpace Quality System
SunSpace's Quality System is founded on applicable ISO (International Standards Organisation) and ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardisation) quality requirements and the company is aiming for full ISO 9000:2001 (AS/EN 9100) accreditation by early 2009. SunSpace is confident that its Quality System conforms to the high standards set by the Aerospace industry and willingly supports customers to perform quality audits on the organisation.
SunSpace has key international partnerships to supplement its manufacturing capability with ESA and NASA qualified technicians.
Facilities
The following supporting facilities are available to ensure that the development and manufacturing of systems and sub-system can be carried out to the required quality level.
· Clean room that complies with the requirements laid down by US Federal Code 209E : Class 10000 and BS 5295/1989 : Class J (unmanned).
· Clean room with 2,200m2 floor space complying with FED STD 209 Class 100,000 used for satellite integration and testing.
· Anechoic chamber with 86m2 floor space and a ceiling height of 8.5m used for electromagnetic compatibility and interference testing to Mil Std 461C, 462 and 1541A
· Thermal vacuum chamber 3.4m in diameter and 3.8m in length capable of 10-6mbar vacuum and a controlled thermal range from -145degC to +120degC at a rate of 1.5degC/min.
· Soldering facilities with Mil-STD-2000A and ANSI/J-STD-001B accredited staff members.
· Cobalt-60 gamma ray source for comparative studies on packaged semiconductor integrated circuits for ionising radiation (total dose) effects.
· A 1,363kg static load capable vibration facility (random, sine and shock) with a maximum force capability of 160kN for random vibration and 320kN for shock testing