Test sequence for payload fairings

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European standards for space systems primarily focus on launch vehicles, but there is a need for specific guidelines regarding payload fairings. The discussion highlights the importance of a test sequence for payload fairings, referencing ECSS E-10-03A, which outlines testing for general space vehicles. Participants express concern over fairing failures that have led to satellite launch losses, indicating a demand for established testing protocols. The inquiry seeks to confirm whether a dedicated test sequence for payload fairings is available. Establishing such standards could enhance the reliability of satellite launches.
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Hi y'alllll!

Need some guidance on a little issue,

As you very well know, european standards (ecss) exist for space systems but they are generally outlined for launch vehicles. Do specific standards exist for payload fairings? For example a test sequence is outlined for general space vehicles in (ecss e-10-03A) which is :

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Does a test sequence such as this exist for payload fairings?
 
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Given that fairings failures have caused a number of satellite launch losses, I'm certain that such a sequence exists.
 
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